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The Catalyst

The Catalyst

Abu Dhabicatalyst.ae

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.

Year Founded

2015

Portfolio Companies

5

Investments

The Catalyst investments
CompanyDateStageLead
CarbelimAug 2025Pre SeedCo-investor
Aed EnergyMay 2025AcceleratorCo-investor
BatsandJan 2025AcceleratorLead
Circa BiotechJun 2024AcceleratorCo-investor
Sustainable PlanetJan 2023GrantCo-investor

Key People

Swethal Kumar

Managing Director

Sector & Stage Mix

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersAbu Dhabi
Year Founded2015

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