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Overview

Catapult VC is a global seed-stage venture capital platform serving entrepreneurs from less mature tech hubs developing transformational companies addressing large markets ripe for disruption. The Scout Program functions as a mechanism through which emerging managers can rapidly build networks of local investors with deep domain and geographic expertise. Scout program participants help Catapult identify promising companies in their geographic or thematic areas of expertise, conducting preliminary due diligence and sourcing deal flow.

Investment focus

Catapult VC focuses on seed-stage, early-stage, and later-stage investments in emerging markets and less mature tech hubs. The scout program is designed to leverage local investors with domain expertise and geographic knowledge to source and support opportunities from these ecosystems.

Program details

Designed for Investors, Scouts, Fund Managers. The program is remote. Participation is generally part time.

Who it is for

  • Invitation-only program
  • Must demonstrate domain expertise in relevant sectors or markets
  • Geographic or thematic specialization preferred
  • Strong networks in emerging tech ecosystems

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Admissions and application

The program is invitation-only. Candidates must demonstrate domain expertise in relevant sectors or markets, with a preference for geographic or thematic specialization and strong networks in emerging tech ecosystems.

Benefits

  • Access to Catapult's investment opportunities and deal flow
  • Potential financial returns on successful investments sourced
  • Networking with Catapult's investment team and other scouts
  • Leverage of Catapult's platform resources and support

What came of it

Catapult VC has made 186 investments across portfolio companies including Bright Exchange, Awabah, and Deepgram, among others in Services, Financial Services, and Business/Productivity Software.

How to go about it

  1. Read what it asks for

    Who can apply, how people get in and whether it is open right now.

  2. Have something to show

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  3. Apply the way the program asks

    This one invites people; you cannot apply cold. The way in is work the program can already point to, and the people its own pages name.

What it pays

Participants in the scout program have the potential for financial returns on successful investments sourced, along with access to Catapult's investment opportunities and deal flow.

Questions about this program

What financial terms did Catapult describe?

In its 2019 interview, Catapult said it provided scouts capital to deploy on the firm's behalf and shared economics on collaborative investments. It did not specify a sharing rate.

Was scout access invitation-based?

A May 2022 directory described access as invitation-based. This is historical evidence and does not confirm current intake or application procedures.

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