Social Investment: The Catalyst Fund

The Catalyst Fund is a new kind of social investment product that support ambitious social enterprises to start and scale their businesses

The fund offers loans starting at £50K using a flexible, revenue-based repayment model.

The Catalyst Fund is a new type of social investment offering loans through a flexible, revenue-based repayment model.


The fund is open all year round for social enterprises looking for social investment of over £50,000 to help them start and grow their business.


If you are interested in applying for the Catalyst Fund, the first step is to attend one of the Firstport information webinars and submit a note of interest. Webinars run on selected dates from January to June 2022.

You can also check eligibility, download a guidance document and find out more information via the Catalyst Fund website.