Catalyst Investors
Catalyst Investors employs a proactive, research-based approach to investing. We target sectors that are experiencing above-average growth. Our research enables us to recognize important market trends early on and identify world-class companies and management teams to capitalize on those trends
Featured Experts
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Brian Rich
Managing Partner, Co-Founder, Catalyst Investors -
Isaac Schlecht
Senior Research Analyst, Catalyst Investors -
Tyler Newton
Partner, Catalyst Investors -
Gene Wolfson
Partner, Investor Relations & Business Development, Catalyst Investors -
Brian Rich
Managing Partner & Co-Founder, Catalyst Investors
Videos
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Catalyst: Not Done with Mindbody Post-IPO
In 2008, Catalyst Investors purchased a stake in fitness software Mindbody, but despite its recent $100M IPO, the firm’s Brian Rich says they aren’t ready to sever their relationship.
August 24, 2015More -
How Much Does a Fundraising Cost?
Dollars and sense in fundraising. Three PE leaders discuss how much money and time it takes to form a fund.
March 26, 2014More -
The Realities of Raising Capital
The Nitty Gritty of Fundraising: A candid discussion about what is involved in a forming a fund.
February 18, 2014More -
Fundraising in the Shadow of the Financial Crisis
Three PE fundraising experts discuss how they raise funds in the post-financial crisis era.
January 28, 2014More -
Emerging Markets PE Performance
How have emerging markets private equity funds performed on average over the long term? And why is this so?
January 8, 2014More -
Big Buyout vs. Small Buyout: Who’s Better?
Which strategy has performed better – mega buyout or small buyout?
November 25, 2013More -
Growth Equity Is the New Black
As more and more sophisticated participants enter this space, and as competition becomes “fierce,” firms like Catalyst are polishing their growth equity A game.
November 18, 2013More -
Is Being ‘Top-Quartile’ Really So Important?
Our performance experts tackle the most over-used term in private equity: ‘Top quartile.’
November 12, 2013More -
Impact and ESG: Measuring Social Impact
Experts Weigh In: Impact and ESG Strategies – Gene Wolfson of Catalyst Investors
November 6, 2013More
Reports
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Report: Getting Growth Right
Expert insights on strategic growth: how to perform due diligence, and how PE-backed companies can avoid ‘foolish’ growth.
July 23, 2018More -
2017 GP Operations Compendium
Insights on managing the complexities of today’s private equity firm.
September 6, 2017More -
PE Value-Creation Stories: Part 2
Six essential case studies detailing how PE improves portfolio companies.
February 6, 2016More -
Fundraising in Focus
An executive summary of the Privcap series Private Equity Fundraising.
April 23, 2014More -
Private Equity Performance Q1 2014
An exclusive report on private equity performance. This issue includes buyout fund performance, the importance of top-quartile and emerging markets performance.
January 3, 2014More
Articles
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How PE Firms Help Companies Avoid ‘Foolish’ Growth
For many companies, high growth means high-class problems.
June 25, 2018More -
SaaS is Hot — Proceed with Caution
Has the surge in SaaS deals reached a plateau?
August 21, 2017More
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