Market Platform Dynamics (MPD) has created a new approach to working with emerging firms – one that's based on a high-end consulting approach that uses human capital to solve complex business problems. This firm, Catalyst Ventures, works with visionary companies and helps them monetize their intellectual property.
Catalyst Ventures invests in promising companies at every stage of development. These endeavors span seed and early stage incubators seeking angel investment to those with Series C funding contemplating next steps. These companies have a desire to challenge industry convention and enter the market with a disruptive model or approach to doing business.
Our Team
Catalyst Ventures draws upon the deep expertise of the MPD team, professionals who are leaders in academia and business. The MPD team has proven experience in solving complex business issues for platform companies, solid analytical approaches and insights, keen knowledge of market fundamentals, and extensive internal and external networks.
Investment Strategy
The nature of our involvement with Catalyst Venture firms spans four areas:
As an Advisor
We are active board members, who serve as a complement to the founders and the management team. We work closely with the entrepreneurs of our portfolio companies to advance and shepherd businesses to success.
As a Problem Solver & Partner
We are actively engaged. We employ our internal management consulting assets to address critical business problems. We guide companies through strategic issues and help them exploit new business opportunities. We also forge strong business relationships as a result of our intimate involvement.
As a Funding Intermediary
We help companies identify and consummate funding relationships using our extended network of Venture Capital and other strategic partners.
As a Sales Agent
We leverage our network of external executive decision-makers within the business and financial communities to make early introductions, cultivate relationships and generate sales leads in key target areas.
Our Portfolio
The shared characteristic among the firms in our portfolio is their development of a platform that either disrupts or complements existing businesses within complex industries. We actively manage companies spanning multiple industry sectors, including:
- Digital media
- E-commerce
- Mobile and wireless
- Online advertising
- Payments
- Social networking
We continuously seek new relationships with innovative and cutting edge start-ups that will create economic advantage for businesses. For more information about Catalyst Ventures, email us at contactus@marketplatforms.com.