Scaling The Future Of Intelligence
Catalyst Fund
A Fund Investing In Artificial Intelligence Companies
OVERVIEW
Fund Overview
The Catalyst Fund is a closed-end venture capital fund focused on investing in companies developing Artificial Intelligence technologies. The Fund seeks to support early-stage and scale-up ventures with disruptive innovation and global expansion potential.
OVERVIEW
Fund Overview
The Catalyst Fund is a closed-end venture capital fund focused on investing in companies developing Artificial Intelligence technologies. The Fund seeks to support early-stage and scale-up ventures with disruptive innovation and global expansion potential.
TARGET Fund Size
€50 Million
Fund Type
Closed-Ended Venture Capital Fund
Fund Start Date
October 2026
objective
The Catalyst Fund aims to generate long-term capital growth by investing in innovative AI-driven businesses with strong scalability and market impact, promoting technological advancement and economic development.
STRATEGY
Fund Focus
The Catalyst Fund focuses on minority positions across 15-25 high-growth companies where artificial intelligence is materially embedded in the product, service, technology or business model, without restriction to specific sectors.
Empowering Expansion Through Strategic Investment
ASSET ALLOCATION
Minority equity & quasi-equity stakes in AI-driven companies
Convertible and hybrid instruments
Venture loans and other debt instruments
Ancillary liquidity in monetary funds or sovereign bonds
GET TO KNOW US
Fund Focus
The Catalyst Fund focuses on minority positions across 15-25 high-growth companies where artificial intelligence is materially embedded in the product, service, technology or business model, without restriction to specific sectors.
Empowering Expansion Through Strategic Investment
ASSET ALLOCATION
Minority equity & quasi-equity stakes in AI-driven companies
Convertible and hybrid instruments
Venture loans and other debt instruments
Ancillary liquidity in monetary funds or sovereign bonds
PORTFOLIO
Investment Strategy
The Catalyst Fund invests through equity, quasi-equity, and hybrid positions in AI-focused companies, ensuring portfolio diversification and selective exposure to high-growth opportunities.
sectors covered
AI-Enabled Products & Services
Proprietary & Deep Technology
Software, Infrastructure & Platforms
Sector-Agnostic (AI as core value driver)
FACTSHEET
FACTSHEET
Fund Highlights
Fund Highlights
The Catalyst Fund invests through minority equity and hybrid positions in AI-driven ventures, ensuring focused exposure to technological innovation.
The Catalyst Fund invests through minority equity and hybrid positions in AI-driven ventures, ensuring focused exposure to technological innovation.
FUND TYPE
Fundo de Investimento de Capital de Risco Fechado
FUND TYPE
Fundo de Investimento de Capital de Risco Fechado
STAGE
Raising Capital
INVESTOR CATEGORY
Professional Investors
ISIN
PTEBEJIM0006
BANK
Bison Bank, SA
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
Invest in early-stage companies with a focus on the tourism and technology sectors
FUND TYPE
Fundo de Investimento de Capital de Risco Fechado
FUND TYPE
Fundo de Investimento de Capital de Risco Fechado
STAGE
Raising Capital
INVESTOR CATEGORY
Professional Investors
ISIN
PTEBEJIM0006
BANK
Bison Bank, SA
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
Invest in early-stage companies with a focus on the tourism and technology sectors
INVESTOR CATEGORY
Professional Investors
STAGE
Raising Capital
MIINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT
€ 100 000
MIINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT
€ 100 000
VALUATION FREQUENCY
Semiannually
INVESTMENT POLICY
The Catalyst Fund invests in companies that develop or apply AI technologies with global scalability. The Fund prioritizes minority positions and long-term value creation through innovation, internationalization, and exit-driven strategies.
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
Invest in AI-driven companies that disrupt traditional markets and industries, targeting superior risk-adjusted returns.
AUDITOR
Ernst & Young Audit & Associados, SROC, S.A.
INVESTOR CATEGORY
Professional Investors
STAGE
Raising Capital
MIINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT
€ 100 000
MIINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT
€ 100 000
VALUATION FREQUENCY
Semiannually
INVESTMENT POLICY
The Catalyst Fund invests in companies that develop or apply AI technologies with global scalability. The Fund prioritizes minority positions and long-term value creation through innovation, internationalization, and exit-driven strategies.
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
Invest in AI-driven companies that disrupt traditional markets and industries, targeting superior risk-adjusted returns.
AUDITOR
Ernst & Young Audit & Associados, SROC, S.A.
INVESTMENT POLICY
The Catalyst Fund invests in companies that develop or apply AI technologies with global scalability. The Fund prioritizes minority positions and long-term value creation through innovation, internationalization, and exit-driven strategies.
ISIN
PTEBEJIM0006
DURATION
10 years, extendable for additional one-year periods
VALUATION FREQUENCY
Semiannually
BANK
Bison Bank, SA
DURATION
10 years, extendable for additional one-year periods
AUDITOR
Ernst & Young Audit & Associados, SROC, S.A.
MAIL US
hello@octanova.pt
MAIL US
hello@octanova.pt
INVESTMENT POLICY
The Catalyst Fund invests in companies that develop or apply AI technologies with global scalability. The Fund prioritizes minority positions and long-term value creation through innovation, internationalization, and exit-driven strategies.
ISIN
PTEBEJIM0006
DURATION
10 years, extendable for additional one-year periods
VALUATION FREQUENCY
Semiannually
BANK
Bison Bank, SA
DURATION
10 years, extendable for additional one-year periods
AUDITOR
Ernst & Young Audit & Associados, SROC, S.A.
MAIL US
hello@octanova.pt
MAIL US
hello@octanova.pt
INVESTMENT STRATEGY
INVESTMENT STRATEGY
Investing in the Future of Artificial Intelligence
Investing in the Future of Artificial Intelligence
The Catalyst Fund invests in high-growth companies where artificial intelligence is materially embedded in the product, service, technology or business model, targeting early-stage and scale-up companies across Europe and the Middle East.
The Catalyst Fund invests in high-growth companies where artificial intelligence is materially embedded in the product, service, technology or business model, targeting early-stage and scale-up companies across Europe and the Middle East.
AI Innovation & Deep Tech
Investing in cutting-edge AI and deep technology companies transforming industries through automation, data intelligence, and advanced analytics.
AI Innovation & Deep Tech
Investing in cutting-edge AI and deep technology companies transforming industries through automation, data intelligence, and advanced analytics.
Scalable Global Growth
Supporting high-potential ventures with scalable AI applications across sectors, enabling international expansion.
Scalable Global Growth
Supporting high-potential ventures with scalable AI applications across sectors, enabling international expansion.
Proprietary Technology & Defensibility
Prioritising companies with proprietary AI, unique data assets and defensible intellectual property that create durable competitive advantages.
Proprietary Technology & Defensibility
Prioritising companies with proprietary AI, unique data assets and defensible intellectual property that create durable competitive advantages.
AI Innovation & Deep Tech
Investing in cutting-edge AI and deep technology companies transforming industries through automation, data intelligence, and advanced analytics.
AI Innovation & Deep Tech
Investing in cutting-edge AI and deep technology companies transforming industries through automation, data intelligence, and advanced analytics.
Scalable Global Growth
Supporting high-potential ventures with scalable AI applications across sectors, enabling international expansion.
Scalable Global Growth
Supporting high-potential ventures with scalable AI applications across sectors, enabling international expansion.
Proprietary Technology & Defensibility
Prioritising companies with proprietary AI, unique data assets and defensible intellectual property that create durable competitive advantages.
Proprietary Technology & Defensibility
Prioritising companies with proprietary AI, unique data assets and defensible intellectual property that create durable competitive advantages.
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