Venture capital firm
Endeavor Catalyst
Endeavor Catalyst is a New York-based venture capital firm and the innovative co-investment fund of Endeavor Global, a non-profit organisation that supports high-impact entrepreneurs in emerging and underserved markets. Founded in 2012, the fund operates on a unique rules-based, co-investment model where it exclusively invests in companies led by entrepreneurs who have been selected into the global Endeavor network. Its strategy focuses on participating in priced equity rounds of at least $5 million led by professional institutional venture capital or growth equity firms. Endeavor Catalyst aims to sustain Endeavor’s long-term global operations in a mission-aligned way, as the "carried interest" earned from its investments is reinvested back into the non-profit to fuel its mentorship and expansion efforts.
Investment focus
- Sectors
- Financial servicesEnergy and powerConsumerTechnologyAgriculture and foodHealthcare
- Stages and strategies
- Series ASeries B+Growth
- Instruments
- Equity
- Regions
- Global
- African markets named in public materials
- Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa
Funds managed
Selected portfolio and direct investments
- Blnk for Consumer Finance S.A.E.
- Metro Africa Xpress Inc.
Recent investments and transactions
| Date | Transaction | Type | Value | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jun 2026 | Algebra Ventures and partners invest USD 37.1 million in Blnk's operations in Egypt | Venture Capital | $37.1m | Egypt |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Equitane DMCC, Novastar, Endeavor Catalyst, the Energy Entrepreneurs Growth Fund (EEGF) and others invested in Metro Africa Xpress' (MAX) Operations in West and Central Africa for USD 24m | Venture Capital | $24m | Nigeria |
Sources
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026