Organization · Fund of Funds

Catalytic Capital

Amazon Catalytic Capital is a fund-of-funds initiative established by Amazon, focusing on investing in venture capital funds, accelerators, and incubators that support underrepresented founders. Launched in October 2022, it aims to foster inclusion and innovation in the startup ecosystem.

Fund of FundsFunder

Official website Official pitch route

Overview

What Catalytic Capital does

What Catalytic Capital is

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

The current public profile supports funder 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
Last reviewed: May 4, 2026

Official channels

Find Catalytic Capital elsewhere

Open the official website or a supported primary organization account.

WebsiteOfficial channel

Capability profile

Catalytic Capital as a funder

Official pitch route

Investment thesis

Amazon Catalytic Capital aims to close the racial and gender funding gap in venture capital by investing in fund managers who support underrepresented founders, leveraging structural change at the fund level rather than direct investments.

Focus narrative

The organization invests in funds committed to supporting underrepresented founders, offering not just capital but also executive mentorship from Amazon executives and access to technical resources. This approach is designed to enhance the startup ecosystem by promoting diversity and innovation.

Value beyond capital

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.

Terms and economics

Typical check: $1,000,000–$150,000,000
Sweet spot: $10,000,000

Focus and fit

Stages: Friends and Family · Angel · Accelerator · Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+ · Series A · Series A+ · Series B · Series B+ · Series C · Series C+ · Series D · Series E · Series F · Growth Equity · Pre-IPO · Ipo · Secondary · Bridge · Recap
Sectors: Artificial Intelligence Fintech Healthcare Consumer Climate & Sustainability SaaS & Cloud Software Food & Agriculture Logistics & Supply Chain Energy Commerce & Retail
Regions: United States · Global

Availability

Currently deploying: Yes

Portfolio and track record

Recorded portfolio count: 9

Portfolio context

Amazon Catalytic Capital has invested in several notable funds, including: Collide Capital: A black-owned seed and pre-seed venture capital fund investing in enterprise and consumer companies. Elevate Future Fund: Focused on diverse founders working on sustainable and clean energy solutions. Exceptional Capital: A pre-seed and seed-stage venture firm targeting B2B software startups. Heirloom: Investing in culturally-connected products and services for people of color. Growth Warrior Capital: Focused on equitable solutions in AI/ML, fintech, and the future of work. Share Ventures: Concentrating on human performance. Techstars Rising Stars: Investing in underrepresented founders of color. The Artemis Fund: Targeting women founders in fintech, e-commerce tech, and care tech.

Connected ecosystem