Core Values
1. Make the World a Better Place:
We aim to help build a better world by backing game-changing entrepreneurs who offer innovative ideas and solutions to critical global problems. We embrace and encourage a community in which individuals possess the resources, knowledge, courage and commitment to make the world a better place.
2. Passion:
We are passionate about what we do and want to work with people who are equally passionate.
3. Admiration for the Art of Entrepreneurship:
We embrace the beauty and uncertainty inherent in the creative process of early-stage company building.
4. Act With Absolute Integrity:
We seek to be direct, transparent, respectful and empathetic, and to communicate openly, honestly and frequently. We do what we say we will do and hold ourselves accountable for our actions.
5. World-Class Performance:
Catamount sets a high bar and strives for top-notch performance from top-notch people. To that end, we revere intelligence and seek it out in our partners. Academic and professional degrees, however, are only part of the picture. We also appreciate street smarts, emotional insight and worldly wisdom.
6. Embrace and Drive Change:
An important theme at Catamount is growth—from personal growth to company growth, from intellectual growth to financial growth. We strive to be lifelong learners and to encourage creativity and open mindedness. We are experienced and confident but we are also flexible and adaptable; we particularly prize the ability to accommodate changing circumstances. We know that we don't have all the answers all the time.
7. Trust Our Gut:
After extensive research and analysis, decision-making often comes down to trusting gut instinct. At Catamount we are willing to take risks and go with our gut. At the same time, we aren't afraid to make mistakes. We wouldn't be doing our job if we didn't make mistakes, and we are well aware that the best of the best all got to the top by learning from their mistakes.
8. A Balanced Outlook:
Our focus is multi-dimensional, not myopic. There is no herd mentality at Catamount. We strive to be broad in our concerns and interests, and centered within ourselves. Our team relishes diversity of thought and appreciates the fact that our colleagues, advisers and partners offer wide-ranging experience.
9. Leadership, Inspiration and Achieving Positive Change:
We strive to lead and inspire, with a goal of fostering positive economic, social and environmental change.
10. Teamwork:
The Catamount team works collaboratively with one another and with our firms. Together we win.