Catalus Capital is a private equity firm founded in 2011, focused on multi-strategy investments. Since its founding the firm has deployed over $300 million in capital across 21 platform companies. With offices in Greenwich, Connecticut, and West Palm Beach, Florida, the team brings an entrepreneurial approach and strong standards of integrity to each partnership. The firm prioritizes structural flexibility and detailed analysis when working with portfolio companies, aiming to support growth and operational excellence.
Investment efforts center on two main areas: energy storage technology and lower middle market buyouts. Under Catalus Growth Partners, the firm acquires majority stakes in expanding middle-market businesses, while the Catalus Special Opportunities strategy provides flexible capital solutions for transactions requiring unique structures. In parallel, a dedicated energy storage track has completed 25 transactions since 2019 across 12 companies, combining direct investments and co-investments with a focus on technologies that improve efficiency and performance.
The firm has built a strong clean tech portfolio in the battery and energy storage sector. Notable investments include a $44 million round for Nanoramic, which develops ultracapacitor solutions for automotive and grid applications, and a $15.8 million Series A for LiNova Energy’s high-energy polymer battery technology. Other portfolio companies span sodium-ion cells, advanced cathode materials, silicon anodes and nano-coating methods, illustrating a broad commitment to sustainable energy solutions. Experienced partners such as Bart Riley and Bud Collins leverage decades of technical expertise to evaluate emerging battery innovations and support commercialization efforts. Analysts and vice presidents at Catalus Capital maintain close oversight of portfolio operations to ensure strategic progress and risk management.
