Who we serve
Sectors of demonstrated depth
These are not a closed list of who we serve — they're the sectors where Catalyst has accumulated the most engagements and the clearest playbooks. Tags are evidence, not gates. If your situation looks like one of these, we know how to step in.
Founder-Led Lower Middle Market
$10M-$40M owner-operated companies (interim engagements to ~$75M) bridging from gut-feel to systems-driven decisions.
Explore the sectorSponsor-Backed Companies & Portfolios
Independent sponsors, search funds, family offices, and LMM PE platforms — interim, embedded, and add-on integration finance leadership.
Explore the sectorProfessional Services Firms
Agencies, consultancies, MSOs, and design firms where utilization and realization decide profit.
Explore the sectorEstablished SMBs & Family Businesses
Multi-decade operators preparing for the next leg — succession, exit, or systems modernization.
Explore the sectorProfitable AI-Native & Vertical Software
Profitable B2B SaaS, vertical SaaS, and AI-native software ($10M+ ARR, GM-positive, post-burn) — operator-grade finance from a CFO who runs AI in his own practice.
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