What CATALYST IT Solutions(Pvt) Ltd. does

CATALYST IT Solutions (Pvt) Ltd. is a privately held Pakistani fintech software development company headquartered in Karachi, founded circa 2000. With 31 employees, the firm specializes in building trading platforms, mobile trading applications, real-time market data tools, algorithmic trading systems, risk management systems, and broker back-office solutions for the financial services sector. Its proprietary product suite includes Trade Cast (desktop and web trading), Tick-I-Tick (real-time market research), KiTS (the Karachi Internet Trading System connecting retail investors to PSX with 100,000+ users), Master Console (broker operations), GEM BAHL (Bank AL Habib's integrated trading platform), JS InvestPro (JS Global's mobile trading app), and a Next-Gen mobile trading app deployed across multiple brokerage brands. The company also offers Risk Management Systems, Portfolio/Asset Management Systems, Algorithmic & Market-Making Systems with AI/ML-driven predictive capabilities, Insurance Solutions (Motor Portal Aggregator, paperless workflows), and dedicated Quality Assurance, Business Analysis, and Mobile & Web Application Development services using Flutter and React Native.

Name

CATALYST IT Solutions(Pvt) Ltd.

Legal name

CATALYST IT Solutions (Pvt) Ltd.

Website

https://catalyst.pk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CATALYST IT Solutions is a Karachi-based Pakistani fintech software developer that builds trading platforms, mobile trading apps, algorithmic and risk systems, and back-office solutions for the country's major financial institutions, including PSX, Bank AL Habib, and JS Global.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Financial Services / Fintech Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Algorithmic Trading & Execution Platforms (FSAFANAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Execution-Only / Self-Directed Investing Platforms (FSAAAAAI)

Keywords

• Fintech software development
• Trading platform software
• Electronic trading systems
• Broker back office automation
• Capital markets technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Karachi

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Software Development Services: Bespoke software solutions developed specifically for financial institutions, including trading platforms, back-office systems, and mobile applications. Revenue is generated through project-based engagements with tailored implementations for each client.
2. Software Licensing & Support: Licensing of proprietary trading platforms and software systems to financial institutions, with ongoing technical support and maintenance services.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CATALYST IT Solutions is a Pakistani fintech software development company that builds and licenses proprietary trading platforms, mobile trading applications, electronic trading systems, algorithmic/market-making systems, risk management systems, and broker back-office automation for financial institutions. The company's core offerings are deployed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (KITS with 100,000+ users), major brokerage houses, and commercial banks including Bank AL Habib, JS Global, AKD Securities, Arif Habib Limited, CDC, and PMEX.

Product overview

CATALYST IT Solutions is a fintech-focused custom software development company offering a comprehensive platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering centers on trading solutions including Trade Cast (desktop/web trading), Tick-I-Tick (real-time market data), Next-Gen App (mobile trading), KiTS (PSX trading system with 100,000+ users), and GEM BAHL (banking integration). Additional modules include Algorithmic & Market-Making Systems (AI/ML-powered), Risk Management Systems (RMS), Portfolio Management, and Broker Back Office Systems. The company also provides specialized Insurance Solutions (Motor Portal Aggregator, paperless workflows), Mobile & Web Application Development, Business Analysis, and Quality Assurance Services. Their solutions serve major Pakistani financial institutions including JS Global, Bank AL Habib, AKD Securities, Arif Habib Limited, and the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Trade Cast: A powerful trading platform for fast, efficient and reliable trading.
• Tick-I-Tick / Tick i Tick
• KiTS (Karachi Internet Trading System)
• GEM BAHL
• JS InvestPro
• Master Console
• Next-Gen App

Products and services

• Trade Cast Desktop trading platform delivering fast, efficient, and reliable trading with real-time market access and instant order execution, deployed for brokerage firms such as MMK, JS Global, AKD Securities, and Arif Habib Limited.
• Tick-I-Tick Real-time market research mobile application providing live stock updates and market intelligence for better decision-making and trading agility, used by brokerage clients and their investors.
• Web Trade Cast Browser-based trading platform enabling secure trading with live data, easy order placement, and portfolio management from any web browser, deployed with JS Global and other clients.
• Next-Gen Mobile Trading App Feature-rich mobile trading application delivering real-time market data, seamless order execution, instant portfolio updates, personalized watchlists, and detailed analytics with strong security features, deployed as branded apps for multiple brokerage clients.
• JS InvestPro Advanced trading application built for JS Global delivering real-time market data, seamless order execution, and instant portfolio updates for stocks, commodities, and beyond.
• KiTS (Karachi Internet Trading System) Internet trading system connecting traders and investors for easy, secure, and efficient trading on the Pakistan Stock Exchange, with over 100,000+ users.
• GEM BAHL Comprehensive trading solution for Bank AL Habib enabling customers to trade, manage investments, automated fund transfers, and portfolio management with robust back-office integration.
• Master Console Centralized system providing efficient trade management, client account management, commission calculations, and trade reconciliation for brokers, deployed with AKD Securities and Arif Habib Limited.
• Electronic Trading Systems (ETS) Automates the entire trading workflow for buying and selling financial instruments with real-time trading updates and seamless market data integration for financial institutions.
• Algorithmic & Market-Making Systems AI-powered algorithmic trading systems using machine learning to predict market trends, automate repetitive trading tasks, and maintain liquidity with optimal order matching and pricing for capital markets.
• Risk Management Systems (RMS) Comprehensive risk identification and mitigation system monitoring market, credit, and operational risks in real-time with early warnings and customizable limit-setting tools for financial institutions.
• Portfolio/Asset Management Systems Investment portfolio management tools tracking performance, allocations, and risks with detailed analytics for informed decision-making and seamless trading integration.
• Broker Back Office Systems Streamlined back-office automation for brokers handling client account management, commission calculations, trade reconciliation, and detailed compliance reporting.
• Insurance Solutions Digitized insurance operations including Motor Portal Aggregator, Insurance Broker Back Office System, and paperless business workflows for quotation, underwriting, and claims processing for insurance companies.
• Quality Assurance Services Comprehensive QA testing services including functional, automation, regression, performance, security, and UX testing using advanced tools and metric-based approaches for software projects.
• Business Analysis Services Strategic analytics services including software requirements documentation, industry and competitive analysis, technical feasibility validation, and process optimization through discovery workshops.
• Mobile and Web Application Development Custom mobile app development (native iOS/Android, cross-platform Flutter/React Native) and website development including e-commerce, web portals, and Progressive Web Applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 399K+ users benefit from CATALYST's innovative solutions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Munir Khanani & Company (MMK)coreTechnology or IntegrationCATALYST provides MMK with innovative solutions including Trade Cast trading platform, Tick-I-Tick real-time market research tool, and Next-Gen mobile trading app (MAKSL). The partnership has improved MMK's operational efficiency, decision-making speed, and deployment experience.
• JS Global Capital LimitedcoreTechnology or IntegrationComplete technology partnership delivering website development, Tick i Tick app, Web Trade Cast, and Next-Gen JS InvestPro - an award-winning mobile trading application for the Pakistani market.
• Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)flagshipTechnology or IntegrationCATALYST developed and maintains KITS (Karachi Internet Trading System) - the core internet trading system for PSX, serving over 100,000+ users. This is a flagship partnership providing the primary trading infrastructure for retail investors.
• Bank AL Habib LimitedcoreTechnology or IntegrationGEM BAHL solution providing comprehensive trading functionality, automated fund transfers, robust back-office system, and enhanced customer engagement for the bank's trading operations.
• AKD Securities LimitedcoreTechnology or IntegrationComplete trading suite including Next-Gen App, Tick i Tick App, Trade Cast, and Master Console enabling end-to-end trading ecosystem for AKD Securities' clients.
• Arif Habib LimitedcoreTechnology or IntegrationInnovative digital solutions including Trade Cast, Web Trade Cast, Master Console, Tick I Tick, and Next Generation App supporting Pakistan's leader in brokerage and investment advisory services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Murex: Capital markets platform vendor providing trading, risk, and post-trade solutions to banks, brokerages, and asset managers. Comparable as a provider of cross-asset trading infrastructure with embedded risk management capabilities, similar to CATALYST's full-stack offering.
• IRESS: Global provider of trading and market data software to brokers, exchanges, and wealth managers. Directly comparable as a vendor of front-end trading platforms, market data tools, and order management systems serving retail and institutional trading workflows.
• Calypso Technology (Broadridge): Provider of cross-asset trading, risk, and collateral management software to banks and capital markets firms. Comparable as a vendor of front-to-back capital markets platforms with strong risk-management capabilities, similar to CATALYST's RMS and trading stack.

Broad incumbents

• Temenos: Global banking software vendor providing core banking, wealth management, and trading platforms. Comparable as a vendor of trading and wealth-management technology to banks and financial institutions, with stronger presence in retail-banking workflows.
• TCS BaNCS (Tata Consultancy Services): Large Indian IT services vendor with a banking and capital markets platform (TCS BaNCS). Comparable as a South Asian provider of trading, custody, and risk-management technology to banks and financial institutions, though operating at vastly larger scale.
• Finastra: Large fintech vendor providing trading, treasury, capital markets, and banking software to financial institutions globally. Comparable as a vendor of trading platforms and back-office systems, particularly relevant for banks and brokerages in emerging markets.
• FIS (Fidelity National Information Services): Global fintech provider offering trading, banking, and capital markets software to financial institutions. Comparable as a broad-based technology vendor serving banks and brokerages, including in emerging markets, with a much wider product portfolio.
• Broadridge Financial Solutions: Large-cap vendor of trading, clearing, and market infrastructure technology to global financial institutions. Comparable as a provider of exchange connectivity, post-trade, and back-office solutions at scale, though operating across a much broader portfolio than CATALYST.

Regional players

• Systems Limited: Pakistan-based IT services and digital transformation vendor with a financial services vertical. Comparable as a fellow Pakistani technology provider delivering custom software to banks and financial institutions, though with a broader enterprise-services orientation.
• NetSol Technologies: Pakistan-headquartered fintech vendor specializing in asset finance, Islamic banking, and capital markets software. Comparable as a fellow Pakistani financial-software specialist serving banks and finance institutions, though with a different product focus (lending/Islamic finance).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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