
Walden Catalyst
Description
Walden Catalyst is a prominent global venture capital firm headquartered in San Francisco, specializing in early-stage investments within the deep tech sector. The firm strategically backs visionary founders who are at the forefront of the next technological revolution, focusing on critical areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), data infrastructure, cloud computing, and digital biology. Their investment philosophy extends beyond capital, emphasizing operational expertise and strategic guidance to help portfolio companies scale and achieve market leadership.
With a strong track record, Walden Catalyst has established itself as a significant player in the venture landscape. The firm recently announced the close of its third fund, Walden Catalyst Ventures III, securing an impressive $650 million in May 2024. This latest fund underscores their continued commitment to pioneering deep tech innovations and provides substantial capital to deploy into promising startups.
This recent closing brings Walden Catalyst's total assets under management (AUM) to over $1.5 billion across its three funds, demonstrating considerable financial capacity and a sustained presence in the market. The firm is known for its selective approach, investing in companies that are developing foundational technologies with the potential for transformative impact. Their portfolio includes notable companies that have gone on to achieve significant milestones, reflecting their ability to identify and nurture high-growth ventures from their nascent stages.
Investor Profile
Walden Catalyst has backed more than 25 startups, with 7 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 14 rounds, about 56% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Israel, Switzerland.
- Strong thematic focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software, Machine Learning.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $5M – $25M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (28%)
- Series A (28%)
- Seed (20%)
- Series Unknown (12%)
- Series C (12%)
Country Focus
- United States (48%)
- Israel (24%)
- Switzerland (8%)
- The Netherlands (4%)
- United Kingdom (4%)
- India (4%)
Industry Focus
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Software
- Machine Learning
- Analytics
- Manufacturing
- Big Data
- Generative Ai
- Biotechnology
- Electronics
- Hardware
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