The Catalyst Group is an investment advisory firm that provides growth capital and operational expertise to businesses. Catalyst invests in health care, technology, manufacturing, distribution, food, financial services, automotive, media, specialty retailing, energy services, and other businesses. Catalyst creates separate investment entities for each investment, offering membership interests to qualified investors.
Catalyst Group manages investments for pooled investment vehicles, not individual investors. They charge a management fee, typically between 1% and 2% annually, based on each investor's commitment. They also receive carried interest, generally between 15% and 25%, based on the profits earned on each client’s account after invested capital and a preferred return have been distributed to investors.