Investments that are more patient, risk-tolerant, and flexible than conventional capital. Considered an essential tool for seeding, scaling, and sustaining deep tech because it provides investments that, among other things, helps jumpstart projects, building a track record that can attract investors to riskier opportunities. Catalytic capital works to unlock investments that would not otherwise be possible — expanding opportunity, strengthening communities, and fueling innovation that benefits humanity

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Catalytic capital often works in conjunction with other types of funding, such as philanthropic grants, public sector funding, or traditional commercial investments. By blending different sources of capital, catalytic capital can leverage resources and maximize its impact.