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Cathay Innovation

Paris, France · Invests in North America; Europe; Asia; LATAM; Africa; US; MENA · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries ASeries BGrowthE-commerce & MarketplacesB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsFintechHealthcare & BiotechEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureFintech & PaymentsInsuranceHealthcare & Digital HealthBiotech & Life SciencesClimate & Clean EnergyLogistics & Supply ChainManufacturing & Industrial

Thesis

Startups positioned as transformation partners with Fortune 500 corporates create the most impactful solutions. We believe the next generation of market leaders will emerge through collaborative innovation between startups and incumbent enterprises, supported by global expertise and capital.

Likely not a fit for

Pure financial engineering without technology differentiation, businesses misaligned with sustainability and impact goals, market positions without defensibility

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
~1 month
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$1.5B
Decision process
Investment Committee

Partners & team

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Matthieu Soule

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Colombe Moinet

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Denis Barrier

General PartnerCo-Founder & CEO

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MingPo Cai

General PartnerFounder & President (Cathay Capital)

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Lanchun Duan

General PartnerManaging Partner, China

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Jacky Abitbol

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Simon Wu

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Nicolas du Cray

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Bruno Delahaye

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Alex Lazarow

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Portfolio

Qualified HealthHealthcare Digital

Enterprise AI platform designed for health systems, focusing on safety, trust, and governance in healthcare AI applications.

AtomsEcommerce Marketplaces

Atoms is the one and only shoes for your everyday. One because that’s exactly how many designs we make. Rather than creating a bunch of different things and forcing you to make all the decisions, we are decisive. We are focused. We put all our best ideas in one place. This. One. Shoe. Only because it’s the only shoe you need. The simple styling works for working, walking, doing nothing, the weekend, traveling, whatever. + Atoms are the only sneaker that comes in 1/4 sizes which make them theonly

ChimeFintech Payments

Chime is a financial technology company that provides mobile banking services with no hidden fees. It offers features such as early direct deposit, automatic savings, and a user-friendly app to help customers manage their finances effectively.

PDD HoldingsEcommerce Marketplaces

PDD Holdings is a multinational commerce group that owns and operates a portfolio of businesses, aiming to integrate more businesses and individuals into the digital economy. It has developed a network of sourcing, logistics, and fulfillment capabilities to support its operations.

ShutterstockMedia Entertainment

Shutterstock is a global technology company offering a platform for high-quality stock images, videos, and music. It also serves as a marketplace for artists to sell their creative works. The company provides tools and services to power marketing campaigns.

WebexEnterprise Software

Webex is a leader in collaboration and customer experience, offering an all-in-one, AI-powered platform for meetings, calling, messaging, webinars, and more, designed to enhance productivity and engagement in hybrid work environments.

GetaroundEcommerce Marketplaces

Getaround is the largest car-sharing service in Europe, providing convenient 24/7 access to shared cars nearby. Users can book cars through an app, unlock them with their phones, and enjoy a hassle-free rental experience.

AlteryxEnterprise Software

Alteryx is a data analytics company that provides a platform for data blending and advanced data analytics, enabling businesses to put data and AI to work effectively.

LeBonCoinEcommerce Marketplaces

LeBonCoin is a leading French online classifieds platform that allows users to buy and sell a wide range of goods and services, including real estate, vehicles, and job offers.

SalsifyEcommerce Marketplaces

Salsify provides a Product Experience Management (PXM) platform that helps brands and retailers manage product content and optimize the digital shelf.

Logical Intelligence
AMI LabsEnterprise Software

AMI Labs is enabling the next AI revolution by building a new breed of AI systems that understand the real world, have persistent memory, can reason and plan, and are controllable and safe. They focus on developing world models that learn abstract representations of real-world sensor data for applications in industrial process control, automation, wearable devices, robotics, and healthcare.

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Cathay Innovation Research Investment Thesis Cathay Innovation operates as a unified global venture capital platform that transcends traditional VC boundaries by connecting startups with 20+ Fortune 500 strategic partners for active product co-development and commercial partnerships. The firm positions startups as "transformation partners" rather than disruptors, believing that the most impactful

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