About CataCap
Our founders share a lifelong passion for making meaningful change irresistible, leveraging the power of the private sector to drive social transformation. CataCap is redefining philanthropy by unlocking the potential of untapped capital in donor-advised funds (DAFs), foundations, and charitable giving. Our platform bridges the worlds of giving and investing, enabling individuals and organizations to channel their resources into purpose-driven ventures that align with their values.
Whether you are an entrepreneur seeking funding or a donor-investor looking to amplify your impact, CataCap offers an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative environment where everyone can contribute to building a brighter future. By lowering barriers to entry and fostering meaningful connections, CataCap is paving the way for a new era of transformative impact investing.
Why Use a Donation for Impact Investing?
Trillions of philanthropic dollars sit idle. CataCap puts them to work.
Untapped Capital
In the United States, donor-advised funds hold an estimated $2.2 trillion in charitable assets. While much of this capital is intended for positive impact, only a portion is currently aligned with the values and missions of its donors.
The 95% Problem
Philanthropy has traditionally focused on grants and donations as the primary means to create impact, with roughly 5% of assets distributed annually. However, the remaining 95% often is invested in general stock market funds, which may not reflect donors' values.
The CataCap Solution
CataCap addresses this gap by letting CataCap invest part or all of the 95% for real impact. Any capital returned to your charitable CataCap account may be recommended for another impact investment.
So, how does it all work?
CataCap is a charitable platform where donors recommend impact ventures and CataCap invests their donations, removing the usual high-entry barriers and making it easier for everyone to participate in impact investing.
Activate Your Impact
Make a tax-deductible contribution through your preferred method—credit card, bank transfer, appreciated stock, or a grant from a foundation or donor-advised fund. Your donation becomes charitable assets at CataCap, where you may recommend how they're used to fuel change.
Multiply Your Influence
Join forces with other mission-aligned donors. CataCap aggregates contributions around shared causes, enabling access to larger-scale, high-impact investments. Whether you give $250 or $100,000, your donation becomes part of something bigger.
Keep the Momentum Going
Stay involved. Recommend new impact investments, or a grant to a donor-advised fund or other charity (note, CataCap always makes the final determinations on the charitable assets it holds).
Mission
CataCap empowers individuals and organizations to transform their philanthropic capital into purpose-driven investments that create meaningful and measurable impact. By bridging the gap between charitable giving and impact investing, we enable every dollar to work toward advancing values, driving change, and building a better future for all.
We also enable communities to come together and invest in the themes they care about, fostering collective impact and shared purpose.
Values
With inclusive participation and shared leadership, while being innovation-centered and playful, we seek to break down barriers for both sides of the equation.
We support entrepreneurs getting funds from new sources and with less friction, alongside donor-investors – with smaller amounts – being able to play like high net worth individuals.
We are about the entrepreneur and the fund as much as the donor-investor, respectful and making space at the table for players on both sides.
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