catalyst investment managers


Catalyst is a leading independent firm in the Australasian private equity market, with a reputation built on its longevity in the market, superior track record and extensive local network. Catalyst has in excess of $1 billion in funds under management.

The Catalyst team is one of the largest in Australia and New Zealand, currently comprising 13 experienced and dynamic investment professionals operating from offices in Sydney and Melbourne. The team manages a portfolio of companies that employs over 4,000 people across a range of industries including packaging, retail, media, mining services and manufacturing.

The firm has a strong reputation for closing and realising value from complex transactions. Value creation is achieved by accelerating growth and profitability through the adoption of a partnership style relationship with management.

Catalyst has executed some of Australia’s most successful private equity transactions including the first Australian public-to-private (Just Group) and Australia’s largest private equity IPO (Pacific Brands).
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Catalyst is a Signatory to the United Nations-backed Principles for Responsible Investment Initiative (PRI) - see PRI Website