CataCap

    Start an investment community around the cause you care about.

    CataCap brings like-minded communities together to invest in the causes they care about most — pooling capital to back real solutions, while earning returns that recycle into even more impact.

    $4.3M

    Donated to invest through groups on CataCap

    419

    Group members

    28+

    Ventures backed by groups

    Featured groups

    Pick a cause. Join a community. Start investing together.

    Sea Forward Ocean HealthFeatured

    Sea Forward Ocean Health

    The Sea Forward Ocean Health Fund is a collaborative philanthropic initiative focused on sustaining and restoring the health of our oceans through impact investments and strategic grants. Created in response to the growing threats facing vital marine ecosystems, the Fund enables donors and impact-driven investors to pool resources and drive meaningful change for ocean health and the billions of people who depend on it. Members of the group have access to component investments in the SFOH Fund portfolio, as well as community participation.

    25

    Members

    $51K

    Raised

    2

    Investments

    Investors CircleFeatured

    Investors Circle

    Investors Circle (IC) has an over 30 year legacy connecting angels and other investors with early-stage entrepreneurs leading companies that offer exceptional potential to benefit people and planet and deliver financial returns, fostering a community where profit meets purpose.

    59

    Members

    $962K

    Raised

    9

    Investments

    Empower HerFeatured

    Empower Her

    Empower Her is a dedicated impact investment group on CataCap that focuses exclusively on women-led ventures, providing them with access to the $1.4 trillion in donor-advised funds (DAFs), foundations, and individual giving that is often beyond reach. We are committed to inspiring changemakers and fueling innovation by investing in women. Our investment committee identifies the most promising ventures, ensuring we back leaders with the potential to create significant impact. Additionally, the committee manages the Empower Her Founders Fund, allocating resources toward 5-10 high-potential investments each year. Through these efforts, we are not only supporting businesses—we are fostering lasting, transformative change for future generations.

    63

    Members

    $1.7M

    Raised

    9

    Investments

    Who starts a CataCap group?

    Rally a community around the cause you care about.

    Most groups are led by a small team of 2 or more people with complementary strengths — one side rallies donor-investors, the other brings the deal flow.

    The Connector

    Brings the community

    Well-connected in their network. Rallies fellow donor-investors, DAF holders, alumni, or peers around a shared mission and gets them activated.

    The Curator

    Brings the deal flow

    Has existing pipeline and sector expertise. Sources and vets high-impact ventures so the group is backing opportunities they can trust.

    Don't have both? That's normal. Many leaders start with one side and add a co-leader along the way.

    Popular group types

    Cause-Based Communities

    Climate · Women in Leadership · Health · Education · Ocean · AI for Good

    Impact Investor Networks

    Toniic · Investor Circles · Family Offices · NextGen Communities

    Angel Investor Groups

    Mission-driven investing communities and sector-focused networks.

    Student & Alumni Communities

    Support student and alumni founders through evergreen impact funds.

    How groups work

    One of the easiest ways to invest in the causes you care about — alongside a community providing patient, mission-aligned capital for deeper impact.

    1

    Join

    Pick a group aligned with your values. Public groups are open; private groups are by approval.

    2

    Donate to Invest

    Donate to curated opportunities your group leaders have vetted — at whatever level feels right for your giving, from $250 to $250K.

    3

    Track

    See what your group backed, portfolio updates, and impact reporting in one place.

    4

    Reinvest

    Returns flow back into your CataCap account so you can reinvest for ongoing impact.

    Two simple ways groups invest

    Option 1

    Curated opportunities, member's choice

    The group regularly shares investment opportunities they've curated. Members get a push notification, take a look, and choose to invest if it resonates — no pressure, no commitment.

    Easiest

    Option 2

    Multi-Donor Fund

    Members contribute to a Multi-Donor Fund hosted on CataCap — no entity, no fund admin, no back office. You pick the governance, we handle everything else.

    See how it works, real examples, and how to launch yours.

    Follow the lead of industry experts

    Many group leaders are sector experts sourcing and vetting the best opportunities in their field. Members get to follow their lead — backing high-impact ventures they might never have found on their own.

    Diagram showing a Climate Group of members pooling capital to invest in sample companies like Carbon Counts and Blue Forest, with returns flowing back

    Why invest with a group?

    Curated opportunities

    Group leaders diligence opportunities and share a curated list with members. Back deals you can trust, or recommend opportunities for the group to explore.

    Fits any philanthropy budget

    Start with as little as $250 to explore — or put 5–10% of your DAF or foundation portfolio to work here. No accreditation, no minimums you'd see elsewhere.

    Track your impact

    See how your capital is deployed and the outcomes it drives.

    Simple in, simple out

    No new brokerage accounts, no heavy paperwork, and no annual K-1 tax forms. Get started in minutes with a simple donation to CataCap.

    Start your own group

    You bring the community and the vision. We handle everything else.

    CataCap handles

    • All legal setup and infrastructure
    • Investment execution and transactions
    • Regulatory compliance
    • Portfolio tracking and impact reporting
    • Member management tools
    • Onboarding support and materials

    You bring

    • Your community

      Friends, and friends of friends, who are just as passionate about the same issues as you — a community that amplifies your group's impact far beyond what any one person could do alone.

    • Investment Opportunities

      Curate investments already on CataCap, or bring new opportunities you want to surface for your community.

    Start your group

    It only takes a minute to setup a group on CataCap.

    What is your group's investment focus?

    Pick the impact themes your group cares about most.

    Anything specific that describes your group?