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32 ENDEAVOR IMPACT REPORT 2014–15 4 CAPITAL Endeavor Investor Network Endeavor helps its entrepreneurs access smart capital and structure fair deals with investors through the Investor Network Program, which connects lead- ing venture capital and growth equity firms with Endeavor Entrepreneurs. By extending the global reach of leading firms, Investor Network helps foster competitive venture ecosystems across Endeavor's markets. Endeavor Catalyst To advance its global impact, Endeavor Catalyst was created in 2012 to co-invest in Endeavor Entrepreneurs raising professional rounds of capital. As of September 2015, Endeavor Catalyst has made 27 INVESTMENTS in Endeavor Entrepreneurs from 11 countries. Learn more about Endeavor Catalyst on p. 38 the endeavor investor network in 2015 25 leading investment firms participated as formal members 9 Active Investor Membership programs in Endeavor Markets 2,800+ connections between endeavor entrepreneurs & investors Mentor Capital Program Endeavor's Mentor Capital Program (MCP) connects entrepreneurs pursuing capital with designated mentors focused on the fundraising process. MCP mentors typically have a strong venture capital, banking, or finance background and assist entrepreneurs with honing their strategy and pitch decks. In effect, the MCP helps entrepreneurs improve their overall understanding of the capital rais- ing process —identifying both oppor- tunities and challenges—as they seek to raise smart capital locally, in Silicon Valley or in other international markets.