Governance
Structure creates trust.
Catalyst seeks to apply the same discipline to its own investments that it expects from the companies and projects it supports.
Investment governance
Every material opportunity passes a structured assessment.
Commercial review
Assessment of the commercial logic of the opportunity.
Financial review
Analysis of the financial model and assumptions.
Legal due diligence
Legal structure, ownership and obligations.
Technical diligence
Technology, engineering and asset condition.
Management review
The team and its capacity to execute.
Conflict check & decision
Conflict identification and a structured investment decision.
Conflicts
Identified before a transaction, not after.
Catalyst seeks to identify potential conflicts of interest before completing a transaction.
Where necessary, separate advisory or investment structures are used to keep interests clear and aligned.
Confidentiality
Investment activity requires trust.
Materials belonging to clients, investors and portfolio companies are handled with regard to confidentiality and contractual restrictions.
Part of Catalyst's activity remains private by agreement — so the public portfolio may reflect only part of the company's work.