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 path
Papier is a stationery brand founded in 2015 that sells premium personalised paper products such as notebooks, photo books, and desk accessories, mostly made on-demand.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Taymoor Atighetchi(Founder)in
Co-investorsBeringeaBeringea ProVen VCTDMG VenturesFELIX CAPITALSamos InvestmentsLansdowne Partners+1 more
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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