Drive Catalyst
Overview
Drive Catalyst is Far Eastern Group's venture capital arm, committed to propelling innovative technologies that enhance how our world functions, aiming for smarter and sustainable solutions. Since launching in 2019, they have championed numerous groundbreaking startups across Asia, North America, and Europe. They invest in precision technologies, solutions for a greener planet, and ideas that improve efficiency.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| AiFi | Mar 2022 | Series B | - |
| Citrine Informatics | Sep 2023 | Series C Extension | Co-investor |
| Ambercycle | Nov 2023 | Strategic | Lead |
| Privateer | Apr 2025 | Series A Extension | - |
| Pickupp | Dec 2021 | Series B | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Drive Catalyst based?
Drive Catalyst is headquartered in Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan.
When was Drive Catalyst founded?
Drive Catalyst was founded in 2019.
How many portfolio companies does Drive Catalyst have?
Drive Catalyst has 23 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Drive Catalyst's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include AiFi, Citrine Informatics, Ambercycle, Privateer, Pickupp.
What was Drive Catalyst's most recent investment shown here?
Drive Catalyst's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Privateer in 2025.
What sectors does Drive Catalyst focus on?
Drive Catalyst focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Telecommunications & Networking, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Drive Catalyst focus on?
Drive Catalyst typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Drive Catalyst's AUM?
Drive Catalyst's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.