MOELIS ASSET CATALYST PARTNERS
MOELIS ASSET CATALYST PARTNERS is a Seed and Series C+ fund in the US and Europe investing in buyout and growth-equity.
- Stages
- Seed, Series C+
- Sectors
- buyout, growth-equity
- Invests in
- US-wide, Europe
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2022
- Assets under management
- $7.3B
Check size not disclosed
Thesis
Moelis Asset Catalyst Partners (Catalyst Partners) is a New York-based investment firm specializing in providing strategic, first-close capital to experienced investment teams launching new private equity firms. As a fund of funds, it is part of Moelis Asset Management, which oversees approximately $7.3 billion in AUM. Catalyst Partners evolved from prior experience supporting six seed deals between 2017 and 2022, investing over $500 million. The firm's strategy centers on seeding or anchoring new private equity firms, primarily in buyout and growth equity strategies, with a geographical preference for North America and Europe. Their core thesis is to identify and support 'world-class debut private equity managers' by evaluating team continuity, experience, and institutional readiness. Beyond capital provision, Catalyst Partners acts as a value-add partner, offering strategic support, operational guidance, networking, and LP introductions. While typical check sizes are not specified, the firm's approach implies significant commitments to emerging managers. The firm's prior experience includes investments in six seed deals through Archean Capital Partners. Verance Capital is mentioned as a partner firm focused on sports, media, and entertainment. The firm was founded in 2022 and its legal name is Moelis Asset Catalyst Partners LLC. Its headquarters are in New York, New York, USA.
Common questions
Does MOELIS ASSET CATALYST PARTNERS invest at the Seed stage?
Yes. MOELIS ASSET CATALYST PARTNERS lists Seed and Series C+ among the stages it invests in.
Where does MOELIS ASSET CATALYST PARTNERS invest?
MOELIS ASSET CATALYST PARTNERS invests in the US and Europe.