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Amazon Catalytic Capital
Amazon Catalytic Capital is a $150 million fund-of-funds initiated by Amazon, investing in venture capital funds, accelerators, incubators, and venture studios that support startups led by underrepresented founders. It aims to enhance access to capital and resources for these entrepreneurs.
Overview
What Amazon Catalytic Capital does
What Amazon Catalytic Capital is
Amazon Catalytic Capital is a $150 million fund-of-funds initiated by Amazon, investing in venture capital funds, accelerators, incubators, and venture studios that support startups led by underrepresented founders. It aims to enhance access to capital and resources for these entrepreneurs.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and allocator capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Fund of Funds
- Founded
- Founded in 2022
- Approximate age
- About 4 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Allocator
- Last reviewed
- April 26, 2026
Official channels
Find Amazon Catalytic Capital elsewhere
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Capability profile
Amazon Catalytic Capital as a funder
Investment thesis
Amazon Catalytic Capital aims to create a catalytic effect in the venture ecosystem by investing in fund managers and startup-support vehicles that increase access to capital for underrepresented founders, leveraging Amazon's resources for mentorship and partnerships.
Focus narrative
The fund primarily targets startups with underrepresented founders, providing capital, executive mentorship, and partnership opportunities. Amazon Catalytic Capital seeks to empower these startups to succeed and thrive in their respective markets.
Value beyond capital
Amazon Catalytic Capital provides significant value to its portfolio companies through access to Amazon's extensive mentorship network, technical resources, and potential partnership opportunities. This support is designed to help startups scale effectively and leverage Amazon's platform for growth.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Series A · Accelerator
- Sectors
- Artificial IntelligenceFintechHealthcareConsumerEnergyCommerce & RetailBiotech & Life SciencesEducationClean Energy
- Regions
- North America · Global
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
Portfolio context
Amazon Catalytic Capital has invested in several notable funds, including: Collide Capital: A Black-owned seed and pre-seed VC fund focused on enterprise and consumer companies. Techstars Rising Stars Fund: A pre-seed fund investing in underrepresented founders of color in the U.S. Elevate Future Fund / Energy Impact Partners: Investing in diverse founders working on sustainable and clean energy solutions. Share Ventures: A venture capital fund and venture foundry focused on human performance. Exceptional Capital: A pre-seed and seed-stage VC firm that is the first investor for B2B software startups in the U.S. and globally. Growth Warrior Capital: Investing in equitable solutions in AI/ML, fintech, and the future of work. Heirloom: Focused on culturally connected products and services for people of color. The Artemis Fund: Seed investor in women-led companies in fintech, e-commerce tech, and care tech.
Capability profile
Amazon Catalytic Capital as an allocator
Allocator mandate
With an initial commitment of $150 million, Amazon Catalytic Capital focuses on increasing capital access for startups led by underrepresented founders. The fund backs various investment vehicles that have a proven track record of supporting diverse entrepreneurs, providing not only capital but also mentorship and partnership opportunities.
Focus narrative
Amazon Catalytic Capital is dedicated to investing in venture capital funds, accelerators, incubators, and venture studios that support startups led by underrepresented founders. The fund aims to foster inclusion and innovation while positively impacting communities and creating generational wealth.
Value and partnership
Amazon Catalytic Capital provides significant value to fund managers by offering capital, executive mentorship, technical support, and access to Amazon's extensive resources and potential partnership opportunities, thereby enhancing the growth prospects of the startups in which they invest.
Commitment profile
- Assets under management
- $150,000,000
Availability and engagement
- Proposal state
- Accepting
- Direct co-investment
- No
Mandate and fit
- Fund stages
- Seed Funds · Early Stage
- Asset classes
- Venture
- Regions
- North America · Global
Portfolio context
Portfolio context
Amazon Catalytic Capital has invested in several notable funds, including Collide Capital, a black-owned seed and pre-seed VC fund; Techstars Rising Stars Fund, which focuses on underrepresented founders of color; and Growth Warrior Capital, which invests in equitable solutions in AI/ML and fintech. Other investments include Elevate Future Fund, Share Ventures, Exceptional Capital, Heirloom, and The Artemis Fund.
Common questions
What to know about Amazon Catalytic Capital
Upseed classifies Amazon Catalytic Capital under the Fund of Funds organization type. Its current public profile includes funder and allocator capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 26, 2026
Known limits
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