Catalyst
United States
◆ Total Raised
$30M
◆ Stage
series-a
◆ Location
United States
◆ Founded
2025
◆ About Catalyst
AI startup that builds agents translating natural-language instructions into trading strategies and executing them with human approval.
◆ What sets it apart
It translates plain-language investment intent into end-to-end trading strategies while retaining human approval before execution.[1][3]
◆ Sectors
◆ Business
Modeltransactional
CustomerRetail investors and power traders seeking AI-assisted strategy creation and execution
◆ Notable
- Raised a $30 million seed round led by Sequoia Capital in October 2026.[1][2]
- Reportedly generated hundreds of millions of dollars in trading volume during a pilot lasting several weeks.[1][4]
◆ Backing funds on Raise
- Premji Investseed
- Coinbase Venturesseed
- Sequoiaseed
- Lux IXseed
◆ Funding rounds
8 Oct 2026
Led by Sequoia, Sequoia Capital
With Jump Trading, PeakXV, Lux Capital, AntiFund, Coinbase, Premji Invest, SF1, Selini Capital, Peak XV Partners, Coinbase Ventures
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◆ FAQ
What does Catalyst do?
AI startup that builds agents translating natural-language instructions into trading strategies and executing them with human approval.
Where is Catalyst based?
Catalyst is based in United States, founded in 2025.
How much has Catalyst raised?
Catalyst has raised $30M in tracked funding and is currently at the series-a stage.
Who has invested in Catalyst?
Investors in Catalyst include Sequoia Capital, Jump Trading, Peak XV, Lux Capital, AntiFund, Coinbase and Premji Invest.