Velocity Catalyst
Overview
Velocity Catalyst is a hybrid venture capital firm based in Chicago that anchors emerging fund managers and invests in pre-seed startups in industries critical to the Midwest.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juxta | Jun 2025 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Curiva | - | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Kodiact | Nov 2026 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Joe & Bella | Jul 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Materialize Bio, Inc. | - | Seed | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Velocity Catalyst based?
Velocity Catalyst is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
When was Velocity Catalyst founded?
Velocity Catalyst was founded in 2024.
How many portfolio companies does Velocity Catalyst have?
Velocity Catalyst has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Velocity Catalyst's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Juxta, Curiva, Kodiact, Joe & Bella, Materialize Bio, Inc..
What was Velocity Catalyst's most recent investment shown here?
Velocity Catalyst's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Kodiact in 2026.
What sectors does Velocity Catalyst focus on?
Velocity Catalyst focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences.
What company stages does Velocity Catalyst focus on?
Velocity Catalyst typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Velocity Catalyst's AUM?
Velocity Catalyst's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $50.0M.