Kathaka
Family officeInactiveThis fund appears to be inactive.
UK Companies House records show KATHAKA LIMITED (no. 11610678) as dissolved. It is unlikely to be making new investments — this profile is kept for reference and historical accuracy.
Investment thesis
Kathaka is a single-family office that deploys capital and strategic resources across investment and philanthropic activities.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesConsumer ×1Direct to Consumer ×1E-commerce ×1
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathPapier sells personalised stationery products including hardback and softback diaries, journals, notebooks, and wedding guest books, with customisation and personalisation options.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Co-investorsBeringeaDMG VenturesFELIX CAPITALSamos InvestmentsLansdowne PartnersSingular
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesPrincipals & officers · per Companies House
what is this? ⓘDirector · Irish · since 2018
Director · British · since 2018
Director · Italian,South African · since 2018
Director · British · since 2018
Director · South African · since 2019
Caroline Claire Rupert — 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of voting rights
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Kathaka focus on?
- Kathaka focuses on Sector Agnostic.
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