Cathay Health
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Seed–Late Stage · 1 people tracked
Also known as CATHAY CAPITAL NA, LLC
Investment thesis
Cathay Health invests in companies operating at the convergence of life sciences, healthcare, and technology, targeting positive impact on human health. Its focus areas include life science tools, diagnostics, clinical trial innovation, new care models, novel devices and materials, and enabling technologies for advanced therapies. The firm both invests in and operates at this convergence, backing businesses spanning surgical robotics, biomaterials, gene and cell therapy manufacturing, and health tech venture creation.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 3 of 5 portfolio companiesMedical Devices ×3Biotech ×2Healthtech ×2Deep Tech ×1New Materials ×1Robotics ×1
HQs:Germany×1France×1United States×1
Investments · 5 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAscend is a gene-to-GMP development partner that helps life-science companies advance advanced therapy products from the research bench through clinical stages.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesMunich, DE
PartnerEric De La Fortelle· solo GP
PartnerEric De La Fortelle· solo GP
PartnerEric De La Fortelle· solo GP
Moon Surgical develops the Maestro robotic surgery system, a digital surgical robotics platform used by surgeons to perform procedures.
HealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsParis, FR
Anne Osdoit(Chief Executive Officer)inFred Moll(Board Chair)Brice Gayet(Founder)Eric Ermenault(Chief Commercial Officer)inAnne Renevot(Chief Financial Officer)inViola Fleig(Chief Operations Officer)in
PartnerEric De La Fortelle· solo GP
TISSIUM develops biomorphic polymer technology, including proprietary polymers, activation technologies, and delivery devices, to reconstruct damaged tissue and restore its function across multiple therapeutic areas.
BiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesNew Materials
Unknown founder(s)Christophe Bancel(Co-founder & CEO)Maria Pereira(Co-inventor of the technology; leads the Innovation Hub)
PartnerEric De La Fortelle· solo GP
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Cathay Health invest at?
- Cathay Health invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Cathay Health focus on?
- Cathay Health focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Biotech, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Deep Tech, Digital Health, Healthtech, Medical Devices, New Materials, Robotics.
- Where is Cathay Health located?
- Cathay Health is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
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