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Endeavor Impact Report 2015–2016

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ENDEAVOR CATALYST Endeavor Catalyst is Endeavor's innovative impact investment fund that co-invests in Endeavor Entrepreneurs through a neutral, rules-based process. Endeavor Catalyst oers a unique opportunity for Endeavor to become nancially self-sustaining by investing in the very entrepreneurs it supports. Investments in Endeavor Entrepre- neurs fuel the growth of high-impact companies, creating new jobs, driving revenues, and fueling economic growth in the places that need it most. Proceeds from Endeavor Catalyst provide returns to investors while fueling Endeavor's expansion into new markets and funding the devel- opment of critical infrastructure to support growing operations. "For me personally, the fundraising part of the business is the worst, the least enjoyable, and a distraction. If we could just build a business without that, it would be great. Endeavor Catalyst has helped us very quickly close this round with some fantastic investors, and Endeavor Catalyst coming on board has given us an anchor to the brand." M O N A ATAYA Founder & CEO, Mumzworld Endeavor UAE Entrepreneur Through its investments, Endeavor Catalyst aims to: Support Endeavor Entrepreneurs on their journey from start-up to scale-up Make Endeavor a financially self-sustainable organization Prove that one can do well by doing good Endeavor Catalyst invests in: Endeavor Entrepreneurs raising a minimum of $5M of equity capital in a single round of financing, led by a qualified, institutional investor. 1 2 3 ENDE AVOR C ATALYST BY THE NUMBERS* $35M raised for Endeavor Catalyst 40 investments 62 Endeavor Entrepreneurs 15 countries 50+ Investment Partners 2 exits * as of September 2016

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