Hg Catalyst is the AI product incubator for Hg, one of Europe's leading software investors with $100B+ under management.
Hg Catalyst is the AI product incubator for Hg, one of Europe's leading software investors with $100B+ under management. We're not consultants or advisors - we're builders.
We operate as a serial AI product factory embedded directly into Hg's portfolio companies, conceiving, building, and shipping AI products that generate real revenue and serve millions of users. Our unique model: launching transformative products for B2B SaaS or services companies in 9-18 month sprints, with each product built into an established business with existing customers, infrastructure, and go-to-market capabilities.
We eliminate typical startup risks while maintaining the pace and ownership of a founding team. When you join Hg Catalyst, you become a serial AI product entrepreneur with the support of one of the world's premier software investors.
Total raised
$100B in AUM
Last stage
Unknown
Tristan Ratchford
CTO of Hg Catalyst. Previously at Datadog, where he led the team that built Bits AI SRE, Datadog's flagship AI agent.
Christopher Kindt
Head of Value Creation at Hg and a key architect of Hg Catalyst. Has led Hg's data and AI capability for over a decade and was instrumental in the strategic vision for building AI products across the portfolio.
LinkedInAmr Ellabban
Dr Amr Ellabban is Hg's Head of AI, having joined approximately eight years ago. A key leader in Hg's AI capability and a core member of the team that conceived Hg Catalyst.
Lloyd Hilton
Head of Hg Catalyst. Joined Hg in 2020 from data consultancy JMAN Group. Previously worked at the intersection of analytics, commercial strategy and operational change for corporate and PE-backed businesses.
LinkedInNo applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.