The Catalyst
Overview
The Catalyst is a clean-tech and sustainability-focused startup accelerator and early-stage investment platform, operating as a joint venture between Masdar City and bp.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aed Energy | May 2025 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Circa Biotech | Jun 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Carbelim | Aug 2025 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Batsand | Jan 2025 | Accelerator | Lead |
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Key People
Swethal Kumar
Managing Director
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is The Catalyst based?
The Catalyst is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
When was The Catalyst founded?
The Catalyst was founded in 2015.
How many portfolio companies does The Catalyst have?
The Catalyst has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in The Catalyst's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Aed Energy, Circa Biotech, Carbelim, Batsand.
What was The Catalyst's most recent investment shown here?
The Catalyst's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Carbelim in 2025.
What sectors does The Catalyst focus on?
The Catalyst focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does The Catalyst focus on?
The Catalyst typically invests at the Early stage.