Catapult Ventures
Overview
Catapult Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley that invests in pre-seed and seed-stage startups. The firm focuses on companies at the intersection of hardware, embedded systems, and software, often referred to as "hard-tech". Its target sectors include automotive, robotics, artificial intelligence, IoT, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, construction, logistics, consumer electronics, and healthcare. The firm was founded by Darren Liccardo and Rouz Jazayeri, who have extensive operational experience. Catapult often leads investment rounds but also syndicates with other investors, reserving capital for follow-on funding.
Portfolio Companies
26
Website
catapult.vcInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elroy Air | Aug 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Path Robotics | Oct 2024 | Series D | Co-investor |
| Mythic | Dec 2025 | Series D | Co-investor |
| Array Labs | Jul 2026 | Strategic | Co-investor |
| OpenLight | Apr 2026 | Series A Extension | Co-investor |
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Key People
Mark Taylor
Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Catapult Ventures based?
Catapult Ventures is headquartered in Los Altos, California, United States.
When was Catapult Ventures founded?
Founding year information for Catapult Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Catapult Ventures have?
Catapult Ventures has 26 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Catapult Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Elroy Air, Path Robotics, Mythic, Array Labs, OpenLight.
What was Catapult Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Catapult Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Array Labs in 2026.
What sectors does Catapult Ventures focus on?
Catapult Ventures focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Telecommunications & Networking, Telecommunications & Networking, Telecommunications & Networking, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics.
What company stages does Catapult Ventures focus on?
Catapult Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.