Endeavor Catalyst doubles down on Europe with $320M Fund V as region becomes its fastest-growing market

Europe has become Endeavor Catalyst’s fastest-growing market as the global venture fund begins deploying Fund V, an oversubscribed $320 million fund announced today. Endeavor Catalyst is Endeavor’s venture capital fund, investing exclusively in companies led by Endeavor Entrepreneurs and co-investing alongside leading venture capital and growth equity firms. With more than $850 million in assets under management, Endeavor Catalyst has backed 437 companies across 44 markets. Its portfolio includes 83 companies valued at $1 billion or more and 39 exits. Endeavor Catalyst has now made more than 90 investments across 10 European markets, with 20 portfolio companies valued at $1 billion or more. Fund V investments tied to Europe include EnduroSat, founded in Bulgaria; and HappyRobot, founded by Spanish entrepreneurs. They join a regional portfolio that includes Bending Spoons, ElevenLabs, Preply, ICEYE and Fever. Catalyst invested in 12 companies selected through Endeavor’s European o