Catalyst

Catalyst Software builds personalised apps and enterprise AI solutions that solve real business problems. We partner with growing startups and complex enterprise teams to design, build, and deliver intuitive, scalable software. From product development consulting to full-stack implementation, we help ambitious organisations move faster, smarter, and with purpose. Unlike off-the-shelf platforms or rigid dev agencies, we offer a human approach to complex technology, blending years of technical expertise with collaborative thinking, and always focused on what works in the real world. Since we started in 2016, our teams based in South Africa, the UK, Portugal, and Canada, have delivered enterprise software solutions across retail, finance, health and fitness, education, and more. We’re proud to work with some of South Africa’s largest retailers and are active within the Oxford University Innovation ecosystem, building high-impact AI products for startups and growth-stage ventures. Our core capabilities include: • Custom app development (iOS and Android) • Enterprise AI & machine learning • Digital product design & UX • Product development consulting • Tech strategy & systems architecture • Augmented & virtual reality • Scalable solutions & long-term support Whether you’re validating a new idea or upgrading legacy systems, Catalyst brings a product-focused mindset and a genuine drive to help our clients succeed. Have a problem that needs solving? Let’s talk.