Catalyst Romania

We are happy to share that our colleague, Alina Georgescu, Investment Manager, has been featured in Ziarul Financiar 🎉 In her article, Alina highlights three essential pillars for building a sustainable business in today’s competitive landscape. Her expertise and dedication to supporting entrepreneurs truly reflect our mission to empower innovation and growth in Romania! 📚 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dyyNSY-Q

🥇 Last night was truly a night of inspiration and pride for the Catalyst Team. We were honored to receive the award for Most Active Investment Fund at the Business Days Gala 2024! This recognition holds even more meaning as it comes on a very special milestone: today marks 4 years since the launch of Catalyst Romania Fund II. Over these years, we’ve witnessed incredible growth and resilience in the Romanian entrepreneurial ecosystem, and we are proud to have played a part in empowering the next generation of innovators. We are grateful for the entrepreneurs and visionaries we’ve had the privilege to support this year. Their ambition and determination drive our mission to foster innovation and growth across industries. 🥳 We would also like to extend our warmest congratulations to Adservio, ESX and SeedBlink for their well-deserved awards. These companies exemplify excellence, each setting remarkable benchmarks in their respective fields. Adservio’s commitment to transforming education, ESX’s dedication to revolutionizing wellness, and SeedBlink’s visionary approach to empowering investment opportunities inspire us all. The gala was a celebration of the entrepreneurial ecosystem we are all part of, and we are happy to contribute to its development. Together, we will continue to build, innovate, and achieve new heights. Here’s to another year of milestones, collaboration, and impact! 🏆 #BusinessDays2024 #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Milestones #Growth #Inspiration #Impact

🥇 Last night was truly a night of inspiration and pride for the Catalyst Team. We were honored to receive the award for Most Active Investment Fund at the Business Days Gala 2024! This recognition holds even more meaning as it comes on a very special milestone: today marks 4 years since the launch of Catalyst Romania Fund II. Over these years, we’ve witnessed incredible growth and resilience in the Romanian entrepreneurial ecosystem, and we are proud to have played a part in empowering the next generation of innovators. We are grateful for the entrepreneurs and visionaries we’ve had the privilege to support this year. Their ambition and determination drive our mission to foster innovation and growth across industries. 🥳 We would also like to extend our warmest congratulations to Adservio, ESX and SeedBlink for their well-deserved awards. These companies exemplify excellence, each setting remarkable benchmarks in their respective fields. Adservio’s commitment to transforming education, ESX’s dedication to revolutionizing wellness, and SeedBlink’s visionary approach to empowering investment opportunities inspire us all. The gala was a celebration of the entrepreneurial ecosystem we are all part of, and we are happy to contribute to its development. Together, we will continue to build, innovate, and achieve new heights. Here’s to another year of milestones, collaboration, and impact! 🏆 #BusinessDays2024 #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Milestones #Growth #Inspiration #Impact

The Catalyst Romania team is excited to announce its investment of €2 million in Adapta Robotics! Adapta is a company which provides state-of-the-art solutions across various industries, including automotive, consumer electronics, medical, manufacturing, R&D, electronics refurbishment, wearables, and gaming. Over the past few months, we got to know the Adapta team and their products better. We saw the potential in both the team and their impressive robots, recognizing their innovative spirit. From the beginning, we believed in their vision and wanted to be part of their journey. We are excited to support Adapta's growth and will continue to stand by them in the coming years as they rise to new heights! Mihai Crăciunescu, Diana Baicu and Cristian Dobre we look forward to working together! This also marks our first collaboration with WIT Angels Club and rinf.tech! A big thank you for the support provided also to Andronic x Partners (Ana Maria Andronic, Vlad Druța, Andrei Konya), Sebastian Boureanu, FCCA, Andrei Danila and Alexandra Cernian, Ph.D! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d5g4DCEY Alina Georgescu Alin V. Stanciu Marius Ghenea

🚀 Our colleague Marius Ghenea will be a speaker at the upcoming event: Growth and Scaling: What a Startup Needs to Know for Successful Fundraising! by Startup Moldova Join him on 19th September, at 16:00 for a deep dive into crafting a successful investment strategy and fundraising tools that can help your startup scale. Find out practical tips on how to attract capital and grow your business! Whether you're a founder, investor or just curious about startup growth, you have to attend this event! 🌐 It's online so you can join from anywhere! 🔗 Register now using the following link: https://bit.ly/4d3tOV1

We are excited to announce another successful exit for Catalyst Romania Fund I and a great achievement for our portfolio company, 123FormBuilder. After years of dedicated collaboration and strategic growth, 123FormBuilder has been successfully acquired by Kiteworks, a global leader in secure content communications, based in Silicon Valley. This exit is a proof of the hard work and vision of the 123FormBuilder team and we are proud to have been part of their journey and wish them many accomplishments in the future! 🥳

We are happy to announce another exit from Catalyst Romania Fund I portfolio. It has been a long journey and it's been a pleasure to collaborate with the amazing team of Vola.ro.

🥇 We are thrilled to announce that Catalyst Romania Fund II has been part of the €10M Series B funding round in Leanpay led by BlackPeak Capital. This investment marks a significant step in Leanpay's journey towards becoming a digital consumer lending champion in Central and Eastern Europe. Together we shall work to improve regional competitiveness, strengthen the digital economy, and foster collaboration and innovation throughout the region! Read more here > https://bit.ly/leanpay_CR

👏 We are pleased to announce that the Catalyst Romania team has grown with the addition of two new colleagues, top professionals with investment experience. Please join us in welcoming Andreea Pipernea and Nicolae Kovacs! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dAZi3q_P

🚀 Join us at the dotCommerce Digital Retail Forum on June 11, 2024, at Terra Events Hall, Bucharest! Our colleague Alin V. Stanciu will take the stage at dotCommerce - Digital Retail Forum as a speaker on the panel "Show me the money – Business Funding Strategies". He will address topics such as access to growth capital, developing business strategies, improving financial reporting, and expanding into international markets, offering valuable insights for entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses. ⚡ Get your ticket now: https://lnkd.in/d3gmw-Gp