GP Runway Fund
Flexible working capital loans for Capital Entrepreneurs.
Team Expansion
Fundraising Travel & Events
Fund Formation + Legal Costs
We provide flexible, non-dilutive working capital loans to GPs as they launch, build, and scale enduring firms. Fund managers raising funds I - III can access $100k - 500k loans for fund formation, hiring, and firm expansion expenses to accelerate fundraising progress and achieve institutional scale. Our approach goes beyond capital, leveraging our network to provide advice, resources, and an ecosystem where Capital Entrepreneurs thrive.
Submit a Loan RequestTeam Expansion
Fundraising Travel & Events
Fund Formation + Legal Costs
Eligibility Criteria
US-based firm
Primarily investing in US-based businesses
Raising fund I, II, or III with a target size of $10M - $250M
Venture Capital, Private Equity, Private Credit, or innovative strategy
Targeting market-rate returns
Key Terms
Structure
Single-draw, fixed-rate term loan to the Management Company
Term
2-4 years
Payment Schedule
Initial Interest-only period, followed by quarterly amortizing payments
Permitted use of funds
Flexible; Firm & fund formation, operating, and growth expenses including hiring, travel, service providers
Collateral
No collateral or personal guarantee required
Dilution Impact
None
Strategic Value
Accelerate firm operational capacity, receive post-investment support & partnership
Frequently Asked Questions
GP Runway Fund in Action
Examples of how GPRF loans can be used:
Venture Fund I
Venture Fund I
deployed a
$200K
$200K
working capital loan to
scale platform operations with an in-house accelerator and dedicated staff member.
scale platform operations with an in-house accelerator and dedicated staff member.
GP Runway Fund Borrower
“Working capital allowed us to hire a new Partner who has a decade of operating and investing experience. His transition to Fiat Ventures turned out to be an immediate accelerant, and allowed us to hit milestones months ahead of schedule. We decided to partner with Catalyze due to their competitive product offering, guidance throughout the process, and deep network and understanding of the firm we’re building. It’s rare to find a financial partner who also has your best interests in mind when offering their solution.”
Marcos Fernandez, Fiat Ventures
