Catherine Mott

Catherine Mott is the founder of BlueTree Capital Group, BlueTree Allied Angels, and the BlueTree Venture Fund located in Pittsburgh, PA.  As of December 2017, the BT entities have invested $50+ million in several startup companies.  Ms. Mott is the past Chairman of the Angel Capital Association (ACA) and the Angel Resource Institute.  Ms. Mott is a member of the ACA Public Policy Committee; she also just completed a third term as one of 21 individuals selected for the SEC Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies.

Professional and Business Awards/Recognition: 

2017 Hans Severeins Angel of the Year (Nat’l Award, nominated by top peers in the USA)
2017 Pittsburgh Venture Capital Association “Impact Award”
2017 Pittsburgh Business Times Womens’ First Award
2015 Smart 50, Smart Business Magazine
2014 CB Insights, Top 20 US Angel Groups
2011 Inc Magazine, Top 50 US Angel Groups
2009 Corporate Ambassador for the US Dept of State representing Women in Venture Capital
2002 Pennsylvania’s 50 Best Women in Business

Prior to forming her own business, Catherine worked 17 years in corporate banking management where she served in senior management roles for investment sales/wealth management, commercial lending, business development, and retail expansion. Today, Ms. Mott uses these experiences and her education to bring together capital and prime investment opportunities.

Catherine holds an MBA in Finance, a BS in Education and a Masters’ Degree in Education.