Cathay Innovation
Paris · 43 people tracked
Investment thesis
Cathay Capital bridges economic and cultural divides by building a global investment platform that combines venture capital with corporate expertise. The firm leverages relationships across Sino-French networks and a diverse LP ecosystem to help companies scale internationally and drive digital transformation for positive global impact. The investment approach emphasizes trust, knowledge-sharing, and enabling entrepreneurs and corporate executives to access cross-border opportunities and local expertise.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 17, 2026.
Team · 43 people
from the firm's websiteInvestments · 10 tracked
- Aqemia
- Chime
- Cognition (AI systems with persistent memory)
- Deliveroo
- Evolutis
- Isomorphic Labs
- Ledger
- Nabla
- PDD Holdings (Pinduoduo/Temu)
- Wayve
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Cathay Innovation focus on?
- Cathay Innovation focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Cathay Innovation located?
- Cathay Innovation is headquartered in Paris, FR.
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