Haymarket Capital Limited

What Haymarket Capital Limited does

Catalyst Media (legal name "We Are Catalyst Media", with the firmographic entity listed as Haymarket Capital Limited) is an Irish B2B media company that delivers a 360-degree portfolio of publishing, digital, events, and C-Suite access services. The company claims 50 years of heritage combined with a digital-first operating model and operates a stable of owned media brands and event properties including Business & Finance Media Group (publishing and indices such as the Ireland INC US 250 Index), Dublin Tech Summit (technology conference), European Motor Show (automotive exhibition), and a suite of award programmes (Business & Finance Awards, Spider Awards, Diversity in Tech Awards, FS Awards, ESG Awards). It also runs the Principal Club C-Suite access platform and Dublin Tech Week, with complementary partnerships through Principal Strategies, Katalyst, and InvestUS. The company is headquartered at Unit 1a, Waters Edge, Charlotte Quay, Dublin 4, and operates an in-house studio facility (Waters Edge Studio) for hybrid and virtual event production.

Its technology stack, as disclosed in source materials, is standard martech: Cvent for event registration and management and HubSpot for CRM, email marketing automation, landing pages, and lead nurturing (described as GDPR-compliant inbound marketing). The company employs approximately 25-50 staff based on a headcount band of 11-50 and roughly 19 named team members covering commercial, partnerships, events, design, editorial, account management, finance, and senior leadership functions.

Catalyst Media generates revenue through three streams: (1) events and sponsorships, sold as quote-based enterprise partnership packages across its event portfolio; (2) publishing and media, including digital content, magazine publishing, and indices via Business & Finance Media Group; and (3) C-Suite access services through the Principal Club network. The customer base is enterprise-grade and includes named partners such as Visa, PayPal, Microsoft, KPMG, HSBC, Intel, Dell, Amazon, Jaguar, Aviva, KBC, Ibec, Arthur Cox, Brightwater, and emovis, spanning financial services, technology, professional services, banking, automotive, and legal verticals. The company is currently expanding from its Ireland base into the UK and US markets.

Name

Haymarket Capital Limited

Legal name

We Are Catalyst Media

Website

https://wearecatalystmedia.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Catalyst Media is a Dublin-based B2B media company operating a 360-degree portfolio of publishing, awards, conferences, and C-Suite access services across brands including Business & Finance Media Group, Dublin Tech Summit, and the European Motor Show, serving enterprise corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

B2B Media Services

NAICS

Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210)

akta.pro primary industry

Finance & Investment Conferences (MPAGAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Syndication, Licensing & Content Partnerships (Columns, Features, Photos) (MPAJADAI)

Keywords

• B2b media services
• Corporate event management
• Business publishing
• Awards programmes
• Executive networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Events and Sponsorships: Revenue generated from event partnerships, sponsorship packages, and ticket sales across their portfolio of events including Dublin Tech Summit, Business & Finance Awards, Diversity in Tech Awards, Spider Awards, European Motor Show, FS Awards, and various summits.
2. Publishing and Media: Revenue from digital publishing, Business & Finance Media Group operations including magazine publishing, editorial content, and indices.
3. C-Suite Access Services: Revenue from access to executive networks through Principal Club and related C-Suite engagement platforms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Haymarket Capital Limited, operating as Catalyst Media, delivers a 360-degree media offering combining publishing, digital content, events, awards programmes, and C-Suite access services for enterprise clients. Core revenue is generated through corporate event sponsorships and partnership packages (Dublin Tech Summit, European Motor Show, Dublin Tech Week), digital publishing (Business & Finance Media Group, Ireland INC), national and international awards programmes, and executive networking subscriptions through Principal Club.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Business & Finance Media Group: Financial and business news publishing brand
• Dublin Tech Summit
• European Motor Show
• Business & Finance Awards
• Spider Awards
• Diversity in Tech Awards
• FS Awards
• Ireland INC

Products and services

• Dublin Tech Summit Flagship annual technology conference recognized as Europe's Fastest Growing Tech Event, designed for enterprise sponsorship, tech sector engagement, and startup visibility.
• European Motor Show Automotive trade show and exhibition brand within Catalyst Media's thematic events pillar.
• Dublin Tech Week Thematic technology event week within Catalyst Media's thematic events pillar.
• Business & Finance Awards National awards programme recognising business and finance professionals and companies in Ireland.
• Spider Awards Technology and digital awards programme celebrating excellence in the Irish tech and digital sector.
• Diversity in Tech Awards Awards programme recognising diversity and inclusion achievements within the technology sector.
• FS Awards Financial services awards programme for the Irish and European financial services industry.
• ESG Awards Awards programme recognising environmental, social, and governance excellence in business.
• Business & Finance Media Group Financial and business news publishing brand covering digital editorial, magazine publishing, content creation, and industry indices.
• Ireland INC Business publication brand within Catalyst Media's publishing pillar, including the Ireland INC US 250 Index.
• Quartet Books Publishing imprint within Catalyst Media's publishing pillar.
• Principal Club Subscription-based C-Suite access network providing executive networking and engagement services for senior business leaders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dublin Tech Summit recognized as Europe's Fastest Growing Tech Event

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• VisacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor brand partner featured on Catalyst Media's trusted partners section. Represents enterprise-level partnership for event sponsorship and brand visibility across Catalyst Media events and platforms.
• PayPalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor brand partner featured on Catalyst Media's trusted partners section. Financial technology partner engaging through event sponsorship and media partnerships.
• MicrosoftcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor technology partner featured on Catalyst Media's trusted partners section. Technology partnership for events and brand engagement.
• KPMGcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional services firm partner on Catalyst Media's trusted partners section. Strategic partner for business events and professional services sector engagement.
• HSBCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal banking partner featured on trusted partners section. Financial services sector partnership for events and brand visibility.
• IntelcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology partner featured on trusted partners section. Strategic partnership for technology sector events and conferences.
• DellcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology partner on Catalyst Media's trusted partners section. Enterprise technology partnership for events and sponsorship.
• Principal StrategiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerC-Suite Access partner through Principal Club initiative. Provides executive networking and access services as part of Catalyst Media's C-Suite pillar offering.
• KatalystsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory partner within Catalyst Media's C-Suite Access pillar. Strategic advisory services for executive engagement.
• InvestUSsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvestment-focused partner within C-Suite Access network. Provides investment access and connections for Catalyst Media's executive community.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Informa plc: Global B2B events, publishing, and intelligence company operating major events and media brands across tech, finance, and specialist verticals. Directly comparable as a large incumbent offering the same enterprise sponsorship, conference, and publishing model that Catalyst Media operates at smaller scale.
• Haymarket Media Group: UK-headquartered B2B media company operating events, magazines, and digital properties across multiple verticals. Comparable as a heritage-rich 360 media business combining publishing, events, and awards programs for enterprise clients.
• Reed Exhibitions (RX Global): One of the world's largest event organizers running trade shows, conferences, and exhibitions across industries. Comparable on the events-driven sponsorship model that underpins Catalyst Media's Dublin Tech Summit and European Motor Show.

Direct peers

• Web Summit: Operator of large-scale technology conferences (Web Summit, Collision, RISE) with a similar enterprise sponsorship and ticketing model targeting the same tech audience as Dublin Tech Summit. Highly comparable on flagship event format, partner roster, and growth trajectory from an Irish base.
• Emerald Group Publishing: B2B publishing and events group operating specialist industry events alongside journals, magazines, and digital content. Comparable mid-sized 360 media operator with similar reliance on enterprise sponsorship and subscription-style content.
• Money20/20: Premier global fintech events business serving financial services and technology sponsors with conferences, awards, and media. Directly comparable to Catalyst Media's FS Awards and Business & Finance Awards on enterprise sponsorship in financial services.
• Questex: B2B events and media company focused on specialist verticals including technology, hospitality, and finance. Closely comparable to Catalyst Media on the combination of niche vertical events, awards programs, and content/media properties sold via enterprise partnerships.
• dmg events: International events company producing large-scale B2B exhibitions and conferences across multiple sectors. Comparable to Catalyst Media's European Motor Show and Dublin Tech Summit on event sponsorship economics and exhibition-style formats.
• Crain Communications: Privately held B2B media company publishing trade titles and running events across multiple verticals. Comparable to Catalyst Media on the combination of subscription publishing, vertical events, and awards programs sold to enterprise advertisers.

Regional players

• Business Post Media Group: Irish business publishing and events group operating newspapers, magazines, and awards in Ireland. Comparable regional competitor overlapping with Business & Finance Media Group on Irish business publishing, awards, and event sponsorships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCkhw658G9kZeKEsvnfSXDXg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/we-are-catalyst-media

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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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