Where does Matthieu Soulé work?

Matthieu Soulé is Partner, Head of C.Lab at Cathay Innovation.

What check size does Matthieu Soulé write?

Matthieu Soulé typically writes checks of $500K – $10M.

Where did Matthieu Soulé go to school?

Matthieu Soulé studied at University of Cambridge (CISL Positive Impact business certified training); Terra.do (Climate for VCs, climateTech); Audencia (Master Grandes ecoles, Management, consulting & international strategy management specialization).

Matthieu Soulé

Investor

Partner, Head of C.Lab at Cathay Innovation

San Francisco Bay Area

Writes $500K – $10M checks · typically $3M

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About

Matthieu Soulé is a Partner at Cathay Innovation in San Francisco and head of C.Lab. He previously served as Head of BNP Paribas' innovation lab in San Francisco and as Venture Partner for the BNP Paribas Solar Impulse Venture Fund, focusing on climate technology. He advises large international corporate clients on strategy and business expansion across sectors including fintech, climate tech, insurtech, mobility, energy, real estate, retail, luxury, and food and agriculture.

Experience

Cathay InnovationPartner, Head of C.labcurrent2024 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
BNP ParibasVenture Partnercurrent2022 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
BNP ParibasHead of BNP Paribas C.Lab Americas2020 — 2024San Francisco Bay Area
BNP ParibasDeputy CEO (L'Atelier BNP Paribas Americas)2017 — 2020San Francisco Bay Area
Greentech AllianceAdvisorcurrent2020 — present
My Climate JourneyCommunity host - San Francisco / Bay Area2019 — 2025San Francisco Bay Area
Sustainable Ocean AllianceMentor2020 — 2025San Francisco Bay Area
On DeckFounding Fellow @ On Deck Corporate Innovation (ODCI)2022 — 2024San Francisco Bay Area
BFM BusinessSilicon Valley correspondent2017 — 2020
L'Atelier BNP Paribas USHead Of Consulting2015 — 2020San Francisco Bay Area
L'Atelier BNP Paribas USStrategic Business Analyst2012 — 2014Paris, Île-de-France, France
French Tech HubMentor2017 — 2019San Francisco Bay Area
Startupbootcamp FinTechMentor2016New York City Metropolitan Area
Audencia Nantes École du ManagementVisiting Lecturer2014Greater Nantes Metropolitan Area
SenseCubeMentor2014Greater Paris Metropolitan Region
Youth DiplomacyTreasurer & Board Member2013 — 2014Greater Paris Metropolitan Region
Youth DiplomacyInternational Relations & New Technologies Program Director2011 — 2013Greater Paris Metropolitan Region
BNP ParibasStrategic Analyst Worldwide Retail Banking - Innovation Projects2011 — 2012Greater Paris Metropolitan Region
Youth DiplomacyFinance Minister for the French delegation at the G8 & G20 Youth Summits2011Greater Paris Metropolitan Region
L'Atelier BNP Paribas USBusiness Strategy Consultant2010 — 2011San Francisco Bay Area
L'Atelier BNP Paribas USBlogger2010San Francisco Bay Area
L'Atelier BNP Paribas USBusiness Analyst2008San Francisco Bay Area
BNP ParibasBusiness Analyst2008Greater Paris Metropolitan Region

Skills & more

Open Innovation14Corporate Advisory12Venture Capital14Investments6Fund of Funds (FOF)5Corporate Development7Innovation Management6Business Strategy58Start-ups56Strategy49Digital Strategy38Banking29

+8 more

International RelationsGeopoliticsBusiness ModelingFinancial ServicesLeadershipBusiness AnalysisIntegrityPayments

Languages English · French · Spanish

Financial Markets — Yale University

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Colleagues at Cathay Innovation

Alban Vendeuvre

Vice President at Cathay Innovation

Ana Rocha

Associate, Cathay Latam at Cathay Innovation

Beth Faus

Vice President at Cathay Innovation

Bruno Delahaye

Partner at Cathay Innovation

Colombe Moinet

Associate at Cathay Innovation

Corporate Finance

Investor at Cathay Innovation

Costanza Carissimo

Investment Director at Cathay Innovation

Daniel Balmisse

Managing Partner, Cathay InnoSquare (Fund of Funds) at Cathay Innovation

Frequently asked questions

Who is Matthieu Soulé?: Matthieu Soulé is a Partner at Cathay Innovation in San Francisco and head of C.Lab. He previously served as Head of BNP Paribas' innovation lab in San Francisco and as Venture Partner for the BNP Paribas Solar Impulse Venture Fund, focusing on climate technology. He advises large international corporate clients on strategy and business expansion across sectors including fintech, climate tech, insurtech, mobility, energy, real estate, retail, luxury, and food and agriculture.
Where does Matthieu Soulé work?: Matthieu Soulé is Partner, Head of C.Lab at Cathay Innovation.
What check size does Matthieu Soulé write?: Matthieu Soulé typically writes checks of $500K – $10M.
Where did Matthieu Soulé go to school?: Matthieu Soulé studied at University of Cambridge (CISL Positive Impact business certified training); Terra.do (Climate for VCs, climateTech); Audencia (Master Grandes ecoles, Management, consulting & international strategy management specialization).