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Founded in 2016 by Tharald Nustad, Katapult is a Norway-based venture capital firm that focuses on impact tech startups. The firm has invested in 169 companies across 47 countries, screening over 19,500 startups to identify promising opportunities. Katapult also established the Katapult Foundation in 2020 to support non-profit initiatives in the impact investment space.
Katapult invests in early-stage tech startups addressing significant global challenges, particularly in climate-tech, ocean-tech, agri-food tech, ed-tech, and health-tech. Investment stages include pre-seed, seed, seed-plus, and Series A, with check sizes varying based on the startup's needs. The firm aims to mobilize capital and resources to tackle pressing issues while capitalizing on fast-growing markets.
Katapult has backed 169 startups contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Notable initiatives include Katapult Ocean, which focuses on ocean sustainability, and Katapult Africa, which accelerates climate-tech startups addressing challenges in Africa.
Submit your pitch through their form at katapult.vc or email hello@katapult.vc with your deck.
Katapult runs the Katapult Accelerator, which supports impact tech startups by providing mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities. Startups can apply through their website for participation in the program.
Yes, Katapult often leads investment rounds, particularly in early-stage startups that align with their impact-focused thesis.
Katapult is open to follow-on investments, especially for startups that demonstrate significant progress and alignment with their impact goals.
Specific fund size details are not disclosed, but Katapult has made a total of 169 investments across various sectors.
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