Utocat SAS

Utocat SAS is a digital platform focused on optimizing the management of private investments, facilitating transactions for unlisted securities efficiently for financial professionals and individual investors alike. Founded in 2014, Utocat SAS is headquartered in Lille, France. The company provides a platform for managing private investments, specifically in unlisted securities. The founder, Clément Francomme, leads the company as CEO.

As of January 2022, Utocat raised EUR 0. 83 mn in venture funding, bringing the total amount raised to EUR 0. 83 mn and its valuation to EUR 7. 20 mn.

The firm has completed three deals to date, with the most recent deal occurring on January 24, 2022. Utocat's core offering, Catalizr, is a comprehensive digital platform designed for managing private investments in the financial sector. Catalizr provides an online solution for buying and selling unlisted securities, streamlining processes related to investment plans such as PEA, PEA PME, retirement savings plans, and ordinary accounts. The platform enables financial advisors and individual investors to easily monitor their investments, significantly reducing transaction times down to an average of three days, compared to traditional methods that can take weeks or months.

Catalizr operates primarily in European markets, including major financial hubs like Paris and Courchevel. Utocat's revenue model is centered around transaction fees from its investment services facilitated through the Catalizr platform. Each transaction incurs a fee that reflects the value added by the platform's expedited processes. The company supports a B2B model, enabling financial advisors and institutions to efficiently serve their clients by utilizing Catalizr's fully digital operational solution, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and fostering trust in transactions.

Utocat plans to leverage its recent funding of EUR 0. 83 mn raised in January 2022 to enhance its platform and expand its market presence. The company aims to introduce new features and products to improve user experience and functionality. Additionally, Utocat seeks to enter new geographical markets across Europe, specifically targeting regions with emerging financial sectors, although specific release dates and regions have not been disclosed.

The funding will be utilized to support product development and market expansion initiatives.