Katapult Foundation

What they do

Katapult is a global investment company focused on highly scalable impact technology. Founded by tech entrepreneur Tharald Nustad, it operates a unique "system" where a non-profit (Katapult Foundation) owns a share of the for-profit investment arm (Katapult VC) to lock in mission alignment. They are best known for their vertical-specific accelerator programs-Katapult Ocean, Katapult Climate, and Katapult Africa-which combine capital injection with a 3-month growth program. They are a prominent player in the European impact ecosystem, organizing the annual Katapult Future Fest in Oslo, a major gathering for impact investors.

What they look for

Katapult believes that the world's biggest challenges (climate change, food security, ocean health) represent the biggest business opportunities. Their thesis is "profit as a vehicle for impact." They invest exclusively in "impact tech" startups that use exponential technology to solve UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Stage

Pre-seed, Seed, Series A

Sectors

Climate, Food and agriculture, Fintech

Based

Oslo, NO