SoCal Catalyst Fund I, LP is a venture capital fund based in Pasadena, California. According to its most recent Form D, filed Apr 15, 2025, it has sold $4,935,000 of interests to 41 investors since its first sale in Mar 2024. The filing does not set a minimum investment. It relies on the Section 3(c)(1) exclusion, which limits it to 100 beneficial owners, typically accredited investors. The offering uses Rule 506(b), which does not permit general solicitation. Based on its first sale date and the amount raised, AltMountain classifies it as an emerging manager. Related persons named in the filing include Pasadena Private Equity LLC; The SoCal Catalyst GP I, LLC; The Alliance for Southern California Innovation.
- Total raised
- $4,935,000Cumulative sales reported on Form D
- Investors
- 41
- First sale
- Mar 1, 2024
- Minimum investment
- None set
- Who can invest
- Accredited investorsSection 3(c)(1): up to 100 beneficial owners
- Offering exemption
- Rule 506(b)No general advertising
- Key people and entities
- Pasadena Private Equity LLC; The SoCal Catalyst GP I, LLC; The Alliance for Southern California Innovation
- Latest Form D
- Apr 15, 2025
From SEC filings, not verified. This page republishes the fund's Form D as filed. It is not an offer, solicitation or recommendation, and AltMountain has not reviewed the fund. “Raised” is cumulative sales, not current assets or performance. Returns are not part of SEC filings. Private funds are speculative, illiquid and generally limited to accredited investors or qualified purchasers. Full disclosures · Request a correction
Questions about SoCal Catalyst Fund I, LP
What is the minimum investment for SoCal Catalyst Fund I, LP?
SoCal Catalyst Fund I, LP's latest Form D, filed Apr 15, 2025, does not set a minimum investment. Managers can still require one in the offering documents.
Who can invest in SoCal Catalyst Fund I, LP?
SoCal Catalyst Fund I, LP is generally open only to accredited investors, and it may have no more than 100 beneficial owners because it relies on Section 3(c)(1). It uses Rule 506(b), which does not allow general advertising.
How much has SoCal Catalyst Fund I, LP raised?
SoCal Catalyst Fund I, LP reports $4,935,000 sold from 41 investors on its Form D filed Apr 15, 2025. This is cumulative sales since the offering began, not current assets or performance.
Where is SoCal Catalyst Fund I, LP based?
SoCal Catalyst Fund I, LP is based in Pasadena, California.
When did SoCal Catalyst Fund I, LP launch?
SoCal Catalyst Fund I, LP reports its first sale in Mar 2024, which makes it an emerging manager by AltMountain's definition (first sale in 2021 or later and under $50 million raised).
Size compared with every venture capital fund
Raised more than 67% of the 2,268 venture capital funds based in California, and more than 81% of all 15,160 that report sales.