Cathy Gao
Partner at Sapphire Ventures
San Francisco, California
Writes $10M β $100M checks Β· typically $25M
About
Cathy Gao is a Partner at Sapphire Ventures investing in B2B AI and software, and serves on the boards of EliseAI, Blue J, Jeeva AI, Sword Health, and Medable. Before Sapphire she invested at AXA Venture Partners and began her career at TA Associates and Blackstone, and studied economics and history at Wharton.
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Welcome to the era of the mega round. 5 of the 10 largest VC-led financings of all time in the last 4 months https://t.co/rSvapJygWT
Jan 24, 2025 Β· β₯ 10
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Pinch me moment π https://t.co/FnvWwW0ncf
Aug 15, 2024 Β· β₯ 36 Β· β 1
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7/ Thank you to my colleagues, mentors, and the incredible entrepreneurs (and their amazing teams) who I've had the privilege to work with. Hereβs to many more years of learning and growing together! π
Aug 7, 2024 Β· β₯ 5
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Deals Β· 3
EliseAIBoard seat
via Sapphire Ventures Β· filed Aug 2025 Β· $210M raise
Jeeva AIBoard seat
via Sapphire Ventures Β· filed Apr 2025 Β· $8.4M raise
Safe graphBoard seat
via Sapphire Ventures Β· filed Mar 2021 Β· $44.7M raise
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