# Catalyst Investors

> Catalyst Investors is a New York growth-equity firm that backs B2B technology companies after product-market fit, typically once they have at least $5 million in annual recurring revenue. Its narrow mandate - $10 million to $20 million-plus checks, primary and secondary capital, long holding periods, and practical portfolio support - positions Catalyst between early-stage venture firms and larger software buyout funds.

- **Founded:** 1999
- **Headquarters:** New York, United States
- **Founders:** Brian Rich (Managing Partner and Co-Founder), Ryan McNally (Co-Founder and Senior Advisor)
- **Team size:** 11-50 employees on LinkedIn; 13 investment and operations professionals listed on the firm's team page as of 2026.
- **Products:** Growth equity investments, Lifecycle capital, Portfolio value-add platform, Catalyst Advisory Group, Research and market intelligence
- **Notable:** Invested more than $1 billion in over 50 companies across five funds, according to its team page., Backed Mindbody from 2009 through its 2015 public offering., Built a portfolio that has included The Knot/WeddingWire, BrightFarms, ChowNow, Pax8, LinkSquares, Breezeway and EDB.

## Products & services

- **Growth equity investments** — $10 million to $20 million-plus investments in post-product-market-fit B2B companies, using primary and secondary capital.
- **Lifecycle capital** — Follow-on financial support intended to help portfolio companies through multiple stages of expansion.
- **Portfolio value-add platform** — Strategic and tactical help with leadership, go-to-market execution, market access and company building.
- **Catalyst Advisory Group** — A network of experienced entrepreneurs and executives that assists sourcing, diligence and post-investment growth work.
- **Research and market intelligence** — Sector research, market maps, newsletters and investment theses focused on software, AI, robotics and technology-enabled services.

## Achievements

- Invested more than $1 billion in over 50 companies across five funds, according to its team page.
- Backed Mindbody from 2009 through its 2015 public offering.
- Built a portfolio that has included The Knot/WeddingWire, BrightFarms, ChowNow, Pax8, LinkSquares, Breezeway and EDB.
- Closed Catalyst Investors III with $213 million in commitments in 2012.
- Closed Catalyst Investors IV with $377 million in commitments in 2015.
- Marked its 25th anniversary with a firm event in October 2025.
- Kapil Desai was recognized by GrowthCap among its Top Healthcare Investors for a second consecutive year in 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Published the IGNITION briefing 'HAL's Logic,' continuing its research program on AI and software markets.
- **2026-07** — Published 'Follow the Money: Mapping the AI Buildout' and released a podcast conversation with managing partner Tyler Newton on growth investing.
- **2026-06** — Led Ognomy Sleep's $20 million Series A alongside Blue Heron Capital to expand virtual sleep-apnea care.
- **2026-03** — Breezeway announced a strategic growth investment from Resurgens to accelerate AI product work and global expansion.
- **2026-02** — Published its approach to vertical AI and an investment thesis on AI opportunities serving small and midsize businesses.
- **2025-10** — Celebrated the firm's 25th anniversary in New York.
- **2025-08** — Participated in FieldPulse's $50 million financing for field-service-management software.

## Links

- Website: https://catalyst.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/catalyst-investors
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/catalystinv

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Last updated: 2026-08-16