IAI CATALYST
IAI CATALYST

IAI CATALYST

An accelerator program providing funding, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities for early-stage aerospace and defense startups.

About

IAI CATALYST is an immersive early-stage accelerator that provides aerospace and defense startups with investment, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). The program focuses on bridging the gap between prototype and market readiness for dual-use technologies, aiming to help startups achieve proof of concept and pave the way for pilot projects with IAI. IAI invests in companies demonstrating cutting-edge advancements in sectors relevant to aerospace and defense.

Key facts

Website
iai.co.il
Type
Corporate VC
Headquarters
Herndon, USA
Funds raised
$100K
Portfolio companies
1
Stages
Early Stage
Cheque size
$25M to $25M
Sector focus
Aerospace
Defense
Space
Satellites
Quantum Technologies

Recent investments

Recent funding rounds IAI CATALYST took part in
DateCompanyRoundAmount
6 Nov 20231026832Undisclosed roundUndisclosed
24 Jan 2023PasqalUndisclosed round$100M
10 Jan 2023PasqalSeries B$108M
21 Jan 2020PasqalUndisclosed round$25M
Scores
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Ahrefs DR
71/100

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Comments
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Reddit
r/Kagurabachiu/Yuukikonno08Nov 3, 2025Mixed

“My attempt/take on a realistic Iai White Purity Style attack. I attempted this with a shorter polymer replica because when I tried using my full-length iaito I nicked a piece of my index finger off lol.”

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Frequently asked

What companies has IAI CATALYST invested in?

IAI CATALYST has invested in 1026832, Pasqal.

AUM
$100K
PORTFOLIO
1