Catalytic Capital

Amazon Catalytic Capital is a $150 million fund-of-funds initiative launched by Amazon in October 2022. It invests in venture capital funds, accelerators, and incubators that support startups led by underrepresented founders. The fund aims to close the racial and gender funding gap in venture capital by deploying capital into fund managers who have built sourcing networks and investment theses specifically oriented toward underrepresented founders. Amazon Catalytic Capital supplements its financial commitments with access to Amazon executive mentorship, AWS technical resources, and potential commercial partnership opportunities for portfolio companies. As of now, it has backed nine venture capital funds covering a combined portfolio of over 144 startup companies.

Amazon Catalytic Capital provides significant value to its portfolio companies through access to Amazon's executive mentorship, AWS technical resources, and potential commercial partnerships. This bundled support enhances the attractiveness of the funds it backs, making them more appealing to diverse fund managers and their portfolio companies.