A Brief History
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Endeavor is co-founded
by Linda Rottenberg
and Peter Kellner.
Among other support
services, Endeavor
aids its entrepreneurs
with capital raising, but
does not invest in them
financially.
Endeavor raises donated
capital to launch
Endeavor Catalyst
Philanthropy (~$10M)
and financially invest
in companies led by
Endeavor Entrepreneurs
for the first time.
Endeavor closes
Endeavor Catalyst I
(~$20M).
Endeavor Catalyst I is
fully deployed in 42
companies across 17
markets.
Endeavor closes
Endeavor Catalyst II
(~$80M).
Endeavor Catalyst is the rules-based
co-investment fund of Endeavor, set up to
invest exclusively in companies led by Endeavor
Entrepreneurs. Endeavor Catalyst aims to
generate strong returns for investors, financially
support Endeavor's global and local operations,
and reinvest into future Endeavor Catalyst funds.
We invest in Endeavor Entrepreneurs through
our rules-based fund, Endeavor Catalyst.
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