Catalyst Fund

We are experienced investors looking for opportunities to invest in Black, Latinx, and female founders.

[Catalyst Fund @CVCatalyst]

We’re excited to announce @andre and @fatimahusain898 are kicking off a new phase of Catalyst Fund as we continue to focus on investing in African-American, Latinx, and female founders building new technology for consumers and the enterprise.

Learn more: https://t.co/jPaLpcls6l

[Comcast Ventures @ComcastVentures]

Thanks @businessinsider! We're proud to see @fatimahusain898 recognized as a rising star for her investments in top healthcare startups. https://t.co/629cvDTePc

[Catalyst Fund @CVCatalyst]

"@Ksemaj, founder of @Mercaris has used adaptability to her advantage throughout her career, building her reputation in economic development and agriculture despite minimal representation of women and minorities in those fields." https://t.co/yeq2CkcNY5

[Catalyst Fund @CVCatalyst]

Diverse founders help solve diverse problems.
@ComcastSport is looking for great startups to change the game for sports. Apply now, the deadline is 8/15: https://t.co/pskHY8WXej

[Comcast SportsTech @ComcastSport]

The world of sports is being radically changed by technology.

We’re looking for #SportsTech startup founders and entrepreneurs to join us in our 12-week accelerator program.

Bring your sports tech idea to life. Apply today:

https://t.co/lhV31QRUBK

#StartupAccelerator

[Comcast Ventures @ComcastVentures]

High performance teams have this in common:

1) Mindfulness
2) Camaraderie
3) A Long Game

Learn more from @CVCatalyst investor @andre

https://t.co/ULsdntiuqZ

[Brittany Chambers, EdD @brittanysachi]

Thanks for penning this report @HarlemCapital

Over 2,300 women founders have raised $1M+ of venture capital funding. Glad to see that in an individual peruse of the sites of many of these organizations, they are responding to COVID-19 in unique ways. https://t.co/4vm8Gg76mB

[crunchbase @crunchbase]

"I’m ready to help other unconventional founders, and founders who are underrepresented in funding in the tech space, in their own journey." ––@andre

Read our interview w/ NBA champion @andre🏀, now a venture partner for @CVCatalyst: https://t.co/7YTmkJGbqC
✍️by @bayareawriter

[Mary Ann Azevedo @bayareawriter]

As a true "basketball nerd," I was honored and excited to interview NBA star @Andre Iguodala about his new role at @CVCatalyst and how he got into #startup investing, among other topics, for @crunchbasenews

https://t.co/W2iKhJXCbY

[Catalyst Fund @CVCatalyst]

@joeybasu @CNBC @andre @SquawkAlley It’s now available here: https://t.co/fc3j8iM07g

[Catalyst Fund @CVCatalyst]

“We’re bringing more than just capital to these companies, but expertise in their fields and help with growth... in responsible and sustainable ways.” – @Andre on joining @CVCatalyst at @ComcastVentures

https://t.co/fc3j8iM07g

[Catalyst Fund @CVCatalyst]

Congratulations Kellee!! 🎉🎉

[Kellee James @Ksemaj]

So nice to be in the company of badass women. Proud to be growing @Mercaris and serving the ag industry. The 100 Women Building America’s Most Innovative and Ambitious Businesses https://t.co/aAHKkliwCA via @Inc

[Catalyst Fund @CVCatalyst]

Shout out to @HarlemCapital for pulling this definitive list together - https://t.co/7NEfPUyUmi

[Catalyst Fund @CVCatalyst]

@JamarlinMartin and @kagisobond conversation is the truth - have a listen

[Catalyst Fund @CVCatalyst]

“The importance of investing in companies with diverse leadership boards is imperative. Countless studies that show that for companies with a diverse and inclusive founding team, the likelihood of success is exponentially higher.” https://t.co/QIHKwWWVh6

[Sudu @TeamSudu]

.@TeamSudu CEO profiled on Forbes! https://t.co/YskpO4mLzK

[Catalyst Fund @CVCatalyst]

We are proud of you too, @MorganDeBaun! Thank you for telling your story - filled with vision, purpose, and grit. Proud to be supporting you and the entire @blavityinc team!!!

[Catalyst Fund @CVCatalyst]

Great #WednesdayWisdom from @MandelaSH, founder of @foundergym! #workhard #behumble #staypersistent

[Catalyst Fund @CVCatalyst]

Exactly the research we have been waiting for around #BlackAndBrownFounders! Thank you @HarlemCapital for putting in the work to accurately tell this story. Report reveals around 30% of the founders are #BlackFemaleFounders but only represent 14% of funding. #BlackWomensEqualPay

[Harlem Capital @HarlemCapital]

Research Report Alert (Read and Share): Meet 105 Black and Latino Founders Who Raised $1mm+ in VC Funding ($2.7bn total). We spent months scraping the internet to show the pipeline exist. Check out the full report and tag any founders that we missed.

https://t.co/8qts8zmUxE

[Catalyst Fund @CVCatalyst]

Today at 1pm ET - join the #BlackWomensEqualPay conversation. We want to hear from #BlackFemaleFounders who demand their worth while fundraising. We love how @blendoor is doing just that - much respect ✊🏾. @21Ninety @blavityinc

[21Ninety @21Ninety]

Tomorrow is #BlackWomensEqualPay and we are demanding our fair share. Join us and @createcultivate, @blkcreatives & @youneedtribe for a LIVE chat on these issues and how we can demand our worth!

[POCIT @pocintech]

“Pay them fairly. If you paid the last guys that did a project for you $5,000, then don’t pay that Black woman $1,200. Even if she lowballs herself, have the integrity to pay her the market rate.”

https://t.co/uy0Fz9cQYo