Endeavor Catalyst, the investment arm of global entrepreneurship network Endeavor Global, is preparing to launch a new $300 million fund, its fifth and largest to date.
The fund will focus on high-growth startups across emerging markets, including Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
While still in the early stages of fundraising, the firm is in discussions with a range of potential limited partners.
These include family offices, development finance institutions, and successful tech founders connected through Endeavor’s international network.
This effort comes at a time when startup ecosystems in emerging regions are dealing with slower capital deployment, fewer follow-on funding rounds, and challenges with exits.
Despite this, Endeavor Catalyst is positioning its next fund to provide timely backing to promising companies that more cautious investors may overlook.
The firm operates under a rules-based co-investment model, providing capital without leading rounds or setting terms.
Instead, it leverages its global reach to connect promising founders with mentorship and market access, and provides capital support when needed.
Founded to complement the work of Endeavor Global, the fund has supported numerous breakout companies over the years, often backing founders who go on to raise larger rounds and expand internationally.
In the current environment, where many global firms are pulling back from emerging economies, Endeavor Catalyst’s upcoming $300 million vehicle is a notable signal that investor interest remains, especially when tied to networks, long-term backing, and local knowledge.
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