Catalyst
San Francisco, United States · Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Software
Prior to this, the Ali Ghodsi-led data and AI company had primarily backed prominent data stack players such as dbt Labs, Matilion, and Alation. The company says this will simplify the user experience and enable customers to get more value from their existing investments in Catalyst and Databricks. Prior to this investment, the company had raised a total of $65 million and its last public valuati
Key facts
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Employees
- 51
- Industries
- Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Software
- Status
- Private
- Website
- catalyst.app
- Company page
Recent activity at Catalyst
- : Catalyst raises USD30M in Series A funding, led by Sequoia Capital. The company will utilize the funds to enhance its AI and data science teams and expand its platform's multi-exchange API integration.
- : Catalyst raises $30M seed round led by Sequoia to build AI trading agents for retail investors. The startup enables users to execute trading strategies through natural language commands.
- : Catalyst Appoints Jennifer McCollum as President & CEO
- : Databricks Invests In Catalyst, Targeting The Elusive Customer Intelligence Category
- : Catalyst Raises $25MM in Series B Funding led by Spark Capital, Helping Businesses Make Customer Success a Company-Wide Mission
Catalyst funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Seed | $30.0M |
| May 2023 | Funding Round | Undisclosed |
| Apr 2020 | Series B | $25.0M |
Leadership
- Neil Bertram, Software Developer
- Gilang Mochammad Husein, Product Manager
- Harpuneet Kaur, Project Manager
- Kristina C Hoeppner, Mahara Project Lead, Product Manager, and Community Facilitator
- Percy Smith, Founder
- Jonathan Hunt, Senior Drupal Developer
- Greg Bell, Linux Systems and Network Administrator
- Glenn Walbran, Java Developer
- Jennifer McCollum, President
- Edward Chiu, Chief Executive Officer
- Kevin Chiu, Associate Founder
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Employee benefit plans
Catalyst files 16 employee benefit plans with the U.S. Department of Labor, including a retirement plan. The next plan year renews in Nov 2026.
Catalyst in the news
- Sequoia-backed Catalyst raises $30 million to build AI trading agents for everyday investors - Fortune (Oct 08, 2026)
- “Check Symptoms & Get Care”: Mount Sinai’s AI Triage Solution - NEJM Catalyst Innovations in Care Delivery (Jul 15, 2026)
- Unique dating app, Single Social Club, launches - St Pete Catalyst (Sep 11, 2026)
- Catalyst Secures $30M in Seed Funding; RocX Testnet Launches on October 5 - KuCoin (Oct 10, 2026)
- Predicting and Preventing Suicide at Entry to Mental Health Care: A Community-Engaged, Machine Learning Model Implementation - NEJM Catalyst Innovations in Care Delivery (Feb 18, 2026)
- Healthcare Big Data and the Promise of Value-Based Care - NEJM Catalyst (Jan 01, 2018)
- Informatics Innovations: How to Achieve “Medicine-Based Evidence” - NEJM Catalyst Innovations in Care Delivery (Jan 27, 2020)
- What Is Patient-Centered Care? - NEJM Catalyst (Jan 01, 2017)
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About Catalyst: questions and answers
What does Catalyst do?
Prior to this, the Ali Ghodsi-led data and AI company had primarily backed prominent data stack players such as dbt Labs, Matilion, and Alation. The company says this will simplify the user experience and enable customers to get more value from their existing investments in Catalyst and Databricks. Prior to this investment, the company had raised a total of $65 million and its last public valuati
Where is Catalyst headquartered?
Catalyst is headquartered in San Francisco, United States.
How many employees does Catalyst have?
Catalyst has about 51 employees.
Has Catalyst raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 3 funding events for Catalyst. The most recent, Seed of $30.0M, was in Oct 2026.
Who leads Catalyst?
Percy Smith is a Founder at Catalyst.
What is the latest news on Catalyst?
On Oct 09, 2026, Catalyst raises USD30M in Series A funding, led by Sequoia Capital. The company will utilize the funds to enhance its AI and data science teams and expand its platform's multi-exchange API integration.
Source: Fundz records from SEC filings, press releases and company announcements. How Fundz measures data accuracy