Firms

Catalyst Investors

Catalyst Investors

catalyst.com

Catalyst Investors is a New York growth equity firm founded in 1999 that backs technology companies moving from startup to expansion. It focuses on businesses with established product-market fit and typically at least $5 million of recurring revenue, providing expansion capital through primary and secondary transactions. Its AI, deep technology and neuroscience-related portfolio includes Corvus Robotics' autonomous warehouse systems, Sevaro's teleneurology services, Tava Health's mental-health platform and Ognomy Sleep's AI-enabled sleep-care platform. The current public team has 13 members, led by Managing Partner and Founder Brian Rich, Managing Partner Tyler Newton and Partner Kapil Desai; Ryan McNally is listed as Senior Advisor. Catalyst reports investing more than $1 billion in over 50 companies across five funds. It led Ognomy Sleep's $20 million Series A announced June 30, 2026. Its stated investment range of $10 million to $20 million or more describes typical checks and does not establish the size of any individual investment or fund.

Founded
1999
Type
Venture capital

Funds1

  • Catalyst Investors V, L.P.$158M

Team

Operations and support

Annie VeldmanAnnie VeldmanSenior Associate
Brian RichBrian RichManaging Partner & Founder
Jack O'BrienJack O'BrienAssociate
Jamie KuJamie KuController
Jay SidhuJay SidhuAssociate
John BuckJohn BuckPrincipal
Kapil DesaiKapil DesaiPartner
Killian BubroskyKillian BubroskySenior Associate
Lindsey BrownLindsey BrownOffice Administrator
Natalie HallaganNatalie HallaganAssociate, Business Development
Ryan McNallyRyan McNallySenior Advisor
Sidney KullarSidney KullarPrincipal
Tyler NewtonTyler NewtonManaging Partner

Co-investing

Bain Capital
New Markets Venture Partners
APA Venture Partners
Blue Heron Capital
Catapult Ventures

Investments