Endeavor Catalyst

Endeavor Catalyst, established in 2012, is a venture capital arm of Endeavor Global, a non-profit supporting entrepreneurs in developing countries. Based in New York with global offices, Catalyst invests in early to growth-stage companies across sectors such as agriculture, education, enterprise software, fintech, healthcare, and smart cities. Focusing on Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia, Catalyst targets companies with revenues between $0.5 million and $15 million, aiming to take up to a 10% stake. It co-invests in financing rounds of $5 million or more, with a portfolio comprising over 200 companies across 32 markets, including several unicorns. Catalyst's unique model aligns with Endeavor's mission, providing a platform for high-impact entrepreneurs to scale and create jobs.

Jackie Carmel

Managing Director

Emre Kurttepeli

President

Past deals in Mobile

Zapia AI

Seed Round in 2025
Zapia, an AI personal assistant that uses WhatsApp to complete tasks, is how Latin Americans get through the day.

NymCard

Series B in 2025
NymCard is a payment processing platform founded in 2016, operating from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with a focus on enhancing the digital payment landscape in Africa and the Middle East. The company specializes in providing an issuer processor solution that allows banks and financial institutions to offer innovative digital payment products, including plastic, virtual, and tokenized cards. NymCard's advanced infrastructure and user-friendly mobile wallet solutions facilitate quick account setup and immediate access to smart payment cards, promoting efficient and secure online transactions. By leveraging open APIs and mobile SDKs, NymCard aims to address the low penetration of payment cards in these regions, thereby driving greater participation in the digital economy.

TROOPERS

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Troopers is a Malaysian company that has developed a mobile platform aimed at transforming the part-time recruitment landscape through technology. The platform automates gig matching, allowing workers to select their preferred working hours and locations while providing employers with access to a diverse talent pool for various part-time and one-off jobs. This approach not only enhances the recruitment process but also aims to alleviate barriers related to trust and costs in the hiring sector. By focusing on creating a safe and quality environment for both recruiters and job seekers, Troopers seeks to positively disrupt the existing part-time recruitment culture in Malaysia.

GeoPagos

Venture Round in 2022
GeoPagos specializes in digital payment solutions aimed at businesses looking to establish or expand their payment acceptance capabilities in Latin America. The company provides essential infrastructure that enhances the shopping experience for millions by integrating global payment technologies with local expertise. GeoPagos focuses on mobile point of sale (mPOS) services, allowing users to accept credit and debit card payments through smartphones or tablets using a compact card reader connected via the headphone jack. This approach enables individuals and businesses to conduct transactions easily and securely.

Klar

Series C in 2022
Klar is a digital financial platform focused on providing deposit and credit services to customers in Mexico. The company operates as a challenger bank, offering instant credit, as well as cashback and withdrawal services without commissions, through its card and mobile application. By leveraging technology, Klar aims to deliver secure and cost-effective alternatives to traditional credit and debt services, catering to the evolving needs of its users.

onafriq

Series C in 2022
MFS Africa is the largest mobile money inter-operability hub in Africa, which connects mobile network operators across the continent through a single API. In addition to mobile remittance services, the MFS Africa API enables merchant payment, bulk payment, bank-to-wallet transfers, and an array of other cross border digital payments services.

NymCard

Series A in 2022
NymCard is a payment processing platform founded in 2016, operating from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with a focus on enhancing the digital payment landscape in Africa and the Middle East. The company specializes in providing an issuer processor solution that allows banks and financial institutions to offer innovative digital payment products, including plastic, virtual, and tokenized cards. NymCard's advanced infrastructure and user-friendly mobile wallet solutions facilitate quick account setup and immediate access to smart payment cards, promoting efficient and secure online transactions. By leveraging open APIs and mobile SDKs, NymCard aims to address the low penetration of payment cards in these regions, thereby driving greater participation in the digital economy.

Instabug

Series B in 2022
Instabug, Inc. is a mobile observability platform that assists developers in enhancing the quality and performance of their applications. Founded in 2012 and initially known as AStarApps, the company is headquartered in Giza, Egypt, and has expanded its operations to California, United States. Instabug provides advanced tools for crash and bug reporting, application performance monitoring, and user feedback collection, enabling developers to identify and resolve issues effectively. The platform supports over 4 billion devices globally, offering real-time insights throughout the application lifecycle to help mobile teams deliver seamless user experiences and drive sustained growth. Through its AI-powered capabilities, Instabug aims to empower developers and enterprises to optimize their applications and enhance overall user satisfaction.

Clickatell

Series C in 2022
Clickatell Inc. is a technology company that specializes in mobile messaging and transaction services, facilitating customer interactions through mobile devices. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in Cape Town, South Africa, and Lagos, Nigeria, Clickatell provides a range of solutions including SMS messaging for alerts, marketing campaigns, two-factor authentication, and customer relationship management. Its Mobile eXchange platform allows users to send and receive messages globally, while its Chat Commerce Platform enables businesses to engage customers via chat, streamlining transactions and enhancing customer relationships. Clickatell also offers self-service banking products for financial institutions, a multi-factor authentication suite for account security, and a digital contact center solution that aids real-time customer support. The company serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises, government entities, and small to medium-sized businesses, empowering them to efficiently manage customer communications and transactions without the need for traditional interfaces.

Athena Studio

Venture Round in 2022
Athena Studio is a multinational technology company providing mobile gaming development. They provide the best free games such as woody puzzle, word, coloring, and many more.

GrowSari

Series C in 2022
GrowSari is a technology-driven B2B platform designed to assist sari-sari stores in evolving from basic fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) outlets into comprehensive service hubs. By eliminating middlemen, GrowSari enables shop owners to digitally procure products directly from manufacturers, thereby reducing costs. The platform expands the range of available products and services, allowing these small retail establishments to offer additional options such as mobile top-ups, remittances, and banking services. With its focus on providing essential infrastructure and tools, GrowSari aims to empower grassroots communities by enhancing the capabilities and sustainability of local shops across the nation.

Klar

Series B in 2022
Klar is a digital financial platform focused on providing deposit and credit services to customers in Mexico. The company operates as a challenger bank, offering instant credit, as well as cashback and withdrawal services without commissions, through its card and mobile application. By leveraging technology, Klar aims to deliver secure and cost-effective alternatives to traditional credit and debt services, catering to the evolving needs of its users.

Amanotes

Venture Round in 2022
Amanotes is a fast-growing music-tech company from Southeast Asia. Their goal is to delight people with interactive music experiences. Some of their chart-topping hyper-casual games include Magic Tiles 3, Tiles Hop, Dancing Road, etc. Amanotes garnered over 3 Billion downloads worldwide with 100 Million users every month. In 2021, Amanotes was listed as the #1 mobile apps publisher from Southeast Asia, the #1 music games publisher in the world, and one of the top 20 mobile apps publishers in the world across all app categories.

Tamatem

Series B in 2021
Tamatem Inc. is a mobile gaming studio and publishing company based in Amman, Jordan, with an additional office in Mountain View, California. Founded in 2013, Tamatem specializes in developing and localizing mobile games for Arabic-speaking smartphone users. The company collaborates with international studios to adapt games, ensuring they resonate culturally and linguistically with the Arabic audience. Tamatem's portfolio includes various genres, such as racing, RPG-MMO, strategy, puzzle, and trivia games. With a focus on user acquisition, distribution, and monetization, Tamatem has successfully published 40 games that have garnered over 50 million downloads. The company is recognized for its expertise in making games relevant to the regional market, enhancing their potential for success.

onafriq

Series C in 2021
MFS Africa is the largest mobile money inter-operability hub in Africa, which connects mobile network operators across the continent through a single API. In addition to mobile remittance services, the MFS Africa API enables merchant payment, bulk payment, bank-to-wallet transfers, and an array of other cross border digital payments services.

MNT-Halan

Private Equity Round in 2021
MNT-Halan is a microfinance lending and payments company focused on serving the unbanked population and promoting electronic payment solutions. The company offers a diverse range of financial services, including small and micro business lending, consumer finance, and digital payment options such as mobile wallets and cards. By combining proprietary digital channels with physical networks, MNT-Halan aims to facilitate the digitalization of banking services for both commercial and retail clients. Through its innovative solutions, MNT-Halan seeks to replace cash transactions with more accessible and efficient electronic alternatives.

Shara

Seed Round in 2021
Shara is a mobile application that provides a digital platform designed for consumer goods companies in developing markets. It offers tools for managing business operations, including features for sending receipts and invoices, tracking outstanding payments, and sending scheduled reminders and customized professional statements. Additionally, Shara includes a free and secure wallet, allowing clients to organize their finances effectively. By offering these services at no cost, Shara aims to assist businesses in systematically growing and enhancing their sales capabilities.

Moniepoint

Series B in 2021
Moniepoint is a financial technology company that offers a comprehensive digital banking and payment ecosystem tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. The platform provides a range of services, including payment processing, credit access, and business management tools. Moniepoint enables businesses to create accounts and accept payments through various offline and online channels, facilitating efficient financial management. By integrating banking solutions with essential business tools, Moniepoint supports organizations in managing their finances and accessing the resources necessary for growth.

Bitso

Series B in 2020
Bitso is a cryptocurrency exchange platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico. The company specializes in facilitating the buying and selling of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, providing users with a marketplace where they can trade fractions of various digital assets. Bitso's platform is designed for ease of use, allowing customers to conduct transactions and make payments via mobile devices. By focusing on the fintech and blockchain sectors, Bitso aims to enhance accessibility to cryptocurrency trading for users in Mexico and beyond.

Inloco

Series B in 2019
In Loco helps brands to advertise more effectively based on the most accurate location technology worldwide (IEEE; ACM; Microsoft) and has the goal to become the world’s largest indoor location company. The technology is already deployed in more than 5 million venues with accuracy between 1-3 meters, being by far the largest deployment of indoor location. The platform has 40M users, 3.2B monthly requests and 200B location data points (12/2015). Several new products are being developed, please contact us for more information.

LISNR

Venture Round in 2019
LISNR, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in ultrasonic communication protocols, enabling data transmission over audio. Founded in 2012, the company offers various solutions, including LISNR Point for close-range transmission, LISNR Zone for mid-range, and LISNR Radius for long-range communication between devices. Additionally, it provides the Acceptance Device, which facilitates the sending and receiving of data. LISNR's technology is utilized by clients in retail and mobility sectors, enhancing customer interactions by creating secure and seamless transactions. The company has established strategic partnerships with notable organizations such as Cisco, AEG, Intel, and Visa. Headquartered in Oakland, California, with an office in Cincinnati, Ohio, LISNR continues to innovate in the field of ultrasonic data communication.

SmartMessage

Venture Round in 2019
SmartMessage is a technology company founded in 2005 and headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, specializing in omni-channel marketing software solutions. The company provides both on-premise and cloud-based platforms that facilitate effective marketing engagement between organizations and their target audiences. SmartMessage's platform is designed to address challenges in digital transformation by delivering real-time data that enables brands to connect meaningfully with customers. This capability allows clients to respond to customer intent and actions promptly, ensuring relevant communications across multiple channels. As a result, businesses can confidently scale their marketing efforts to reach millions of customers in real time.

Satispay

Series B in 2018
Satispay S.p.A. is a mobile payment application founded in 2013 and headquartered in Milan, Italy. The company aims to transform the payment landscape in Europe by offering a platform that enables users to make payments in stores, online, and between friends without relying on traditional debit or credit cards. Launched in 2015, Satispay provides a user-friendly and secure app that simplifies the payment process for consumers. For businesses, the service is both easy to implement and cost-effective, allowing merchants to accept payments quickly through their smartphones, tablets, or computers. By focusing on convenience and security, Satispay is changing the way people interact with money in daily transactions.

Cellulant

Series C in 2018
Cellulant Corporation is a prominent multinational payments company based in Nairobi, Kenya, focused on digitizing payments across Africa's largest economies. Established in 2004, Cellulant offers a comprehensive mobile payments platform that connects businesses and governments, facilitating consumer payments, digital banking, and remittance solutions. The company provides several innovative products, including Mula for general payment processing, Agrikore—a blockchain-based tool for agricultural transactions, and Tingg, which enables card, bank, and bill payments. By delivering locally relevant payment methods and supporting multiple currencies, Cellulant addresses the complex payment requirements of various businesses, making it easier for merchants to accept and manage payments.

Altibbi

Series B in 2017
Altibbi Ltd. operates a digital health platform catering to users and healthcare professionals in the Middle East. Founded in 2008 and based in Dubai, the platform provides comprehensive health information on various medical topics, including chronic conditions, dental health, and skin diseases. It offers a range of resources, such as a medical dictionary, articles, videos, and an encyclopedia of medicines, along with a question-and-answer feature. Altibbi also allows users to access health advice 24/7 through its website and mobile applications. Additionally, the platform facilitates the booking of video consultations with a selected group of doctors and provides translations of medical terminology into Arabic, enhancing patients' healthcare knowledge and access to professional assistance.

Yogome

Series A in 2017
Yogome is a Mexico-based company that develops educational games for children aged 4 to 11 on mobile and browser platforms. The company focuses on creating engaging, multi-lingual games that cover various subjects, including English, Science, Math, Geography, and Creativity Thinking, aimed at enhancing the learning experience. These games feature interactive "Yogotar" characters and are designed by pedagogical experts to ensure educational value while providing fun and adventure in learning. Yogome's offerings have gained popularity, ranking among the top 10 in the education category on the Apple App Store, and the company aims to establish itself as a global brand for children's education.

Worldsensing

Series A in 2015
Worldsensing is a leader in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, specializing in low-power wireless sensing networks that enhance critical infrastructure. The company has developed comprehensive vertical solutions targeting two primary markets: Mobility and Industrial Solutions. In the Mobility sector, Worldsensing offers innovative products like Bitcarrier, a real-time traffic flow management system, and Fastprk, a leading smart parking solution. In the Industrial Solutions market, the LS-G6 platform is used to monitor vital assets in remote locations, including bridges, tunnels, and power lines. Founded in 2010, the company has established its presence in Barcelona and London, employing over 40 professionals. Worldsensing's achievements include multiple awards for its products, such as the Stockholm Smart City Living Labs Global Award for Fastprk and recognition from Gartner for Bitcarrier as a "Cool Vendor." The company is committed to providing clients with real-time insights to improve decision-making in both smart city and industrial contexts.

Mobinets

Series B in 2015
Mobinets is a rapidly growing Lebanese company that specializes in software solutions for mobile network operators in the MENA region. Its primary offering, the Network Engineering Platform (NEP), is utilized by over 20 prominent telecommunications operators to enhance network design, optimize costs, and facilitate maintenance. The platform provides operating system services that automate and streamline telecom network operations, improving workflow functionality and accelerating inter-departmental processes. By enhancing execution speed and accuracy, Mobinets enables telecom operators to achieve significant transformation benefits efficiently.

PT RUMA

Series B in 2014
Ruma is a leading seller of mobile minutes and provider of low-income consumer surveys in rural areas of Indonesia. The company leverages a robust and growing network of several thousand microfranchisees and has developed key commercial partnerships with Bakrie Telecom and Qualcomm Wireless.

Peak Games

Series C in 2013
Peak Games is a prominent mobile gaming company based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2010. The company specializes in social gaming and targets emerging markets in Turkey, the Middle East, and North Africa. Peak is known for its successful mobile franchises, Toon Blast and Toy Blast, which have consistently ranked among the top 10 and top 20 grossing games on the U.S. iPhone charts for the past three years, attracting over 12 million daily active users. The company's approach emphasizes the importance of talented individuals working in autonomous teams to drive innovation and create impactful gaming experiences.

DLocal

DLocal operates a payments technology platform aimed at facilitating online payments in emerging markets, primarily for global e-commerce companies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay, the company offers over 900 payment methods across more than 40 countries. DLocal's primary goal is to bridge the payments innovation gap between global enterprises and customers in these high-growth regions, including Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Its platform, One dLocal, allows global merchants to efficiently handle both pay-in and pay-out transactions, enabling them to reach billions of underserved consumers. The company generates revenue by charging merchants fees for its payment processing services, with a significant portion of its income derived from operations in Brazil.
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