Cathay Capital

Founded in 2006, Cathay Capital is a leading international private equity firm dedicated to supporting the cross-border expansion of middle-market companies across North America, China, and Europe. With over $1.5 billion in assets under management, Cathay Capital invests in growth capital opportunities across various sectors, leveraging its multicultural team and unique value-creation strategy.

Thierry Auzel

Investment Director

Daniel Balmisse

Managing Partner

Bruno Bezard

Managing Partner and Head of Mid Cap Fund

Jinchen Cai

Vice President

Ming-Po Cai

Founder, Chairman and CEO

Mingpo Cai

Founder and President

Jackson Catalano

Associate

Siqi Chen

Partner

Jean-François Cochy

Associate

Matthieu Elst

Chief Impact Officer and Managing Partner (Cathay Impact)

Jérémie Falzone

Partner

Wenyun Fang

Associate

Liu Feng

Investment Director

Caroline Folleas

Partner

Maximillian Gairard

Associate

Philip Galfe

Associate

Kejia Li

Investment Director

Jun MA

Partner

Niccolò Maino

Associate

Edouard Moinet

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Marion Prieur

Associate

Jean-Marc Prunet

Partner

André Puong

Partner

Ricky Roman

Investment Director

Richard Roman

Investment Director

Benoît Seringe

Investment Director

Jianfei Sun

Investment Director

Bertrand Uchan

Vice President

Félix Wang

Vice President

Fabien Wesse

Managing Partner

Mark Woods

Partner

Mark Woods

Partner and Head of North American Private Equity

Minglang Xie

Vice President

Zhao Jing

Managing Partner

Kangjing Zheng

Associate

Zitian Zhu

Vice President

Past deals in Southwestern Europe

Wedia

Acquisition in 2024
Wedia is a marketing technology company based in France that specializes in providing cloud-based Digital Asset Management (DAM) and Marketing Resource Management (MRM) solutions. Its software suite serves as a central hub for managing a wide array of marketing assets, including images, videos, and documents, facilitating efficient organization and accessibility across teams and markets. Wedia primarily caters to large enterprises with over 10,000 employees, supporting them throughout the entire lifecycle of content. The company's offerings include creative project management, content customization, distributed marketing management, and content scoring, enabling organizations to create, share, deliver, and assess their marketing content effectively from a single platform.

Ganymed Robotics

Series B in 2022
Ganymed Robotics is a medical device company that develops robotics technologies for orthopedic surgeons, including a therapeutic device designed to improve precision in knee replacement procedures. Founded in 2018 and based in Paris, the company aims to enhance surgical accuracy, reduce operating times, and improve patient outcomes by integrating robotics into the orthopedic workflow.

FINALCAD

Private Equity Round in 2022
FINALCAD provides mobile apps and predictive analytics that help construction stakeholders identify and fix issues in the building process. Since 2011, it has supported more than 10,000 projects across 30 countries and aims to increase quality, reduce costs, and make digital construction tools accessible to all. Headquartered in Paris, the company pursues the digital transition of the construction industry.

TISSIUM

Series C in 2021
TISSIUM is a Paris-based medical device company focused on biodegradable programmable polymer technology for tissue reconstruction and surgical wound closure, particularly in minimally invasive procedures. Its non-toxic sealants and adhesives are designed to bind strongly to tissues and provide immediate closure in the body's wet, dynamic environments, enabling rapid wound management across multiple clinical areas. The company builds on intellectual property and research associated with leading researchers Robert Langer and Jeff Karp. These core capabilities support applications in tissue repair and potential localized drug delivery.

Biose Industrie

Venture Round in 2020
A France-based industrial pharmaceutical company focused on live biotherapeutic products (LBPs). It develops and manufactures bacteria-based APIs, and clinical and commercial LBPs developed from human microbiome science. The company provides end-to-end capabilities from discovery and process development to manufacturing, clinical studies, and commercialization, enabling customers to progress LBPs from concept to market. It also offers research and development services to support the full lifecycle of LBPs. Based in Arpajon-sur-Cère, France, Biose Industrie operates to advance health through microbiota and microbiome science.

Le Wagon

Series A in 2020
Le Wagon SAS is a coding bootcamp founded in 2013 and headquartered in Paris, France. The company provides intensive training programs designed to teach students how to develop web applications from scratch. Its curriculum covers essential skills in web development, object-oriented programming, programming languages, and data science. Le Wagon aims to equip students with the technical expertise and entrepreneurial mindset necessary for launching careers as software developers or starting their own ventures. Through hands-on training and pre-acceleration programs, the bootcamp empowers aspiring entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into viable prototypes, fostering innovation in the tech industry.

Another Brain

Venture Round in 2018
Another Brain, SA is a Paris-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the development and manufacturing of bio-inspired chipsets designed for artificial intelligence and robotics applications. These innovative chipsets facilitate autonomous and unsupervised data extraction, enabling embedded pattern recognition and processing without reliance on external databases. They can detect and store multiple patterns simultaneously and learn from previously encountered patterns. The company also offers software tools to assist users in integrating the chipsets and conducting simulations. Another Brain's technology has diverse applications across various industries, including smart sensors, Internet of Things (IoT), smart cars, smart homes, robotics, drones, security, biometrics, defense, and data center optimization. By enhancing the capabilities of AI beyond traditional deep learning approaches, Another Brain aims to revolutionize how information is processed and utilized in numerous sectors.

Ponroy Sante

Private Equity Round in 2016
Founded in 1975, Ponroy Sante is a French manufacturer of natural healthcare and cosmetic products. Headquartered near Nantes, the company offers a wide range of functional food supplements, cosmetics, and hygiene products, targeting stress control, energy boosters, slimming aids, probiotics, menopause relief, and more for babies, women, and general consumers.

AD Education

Venture Round in 2016
AD Education is a service platform for higher education institutions that specialize in training for careers in design and related fields, including fashion design, communication strategy, architecture, graphic arts, media and digital, audiovisual, culture and luxury. The network comprises seven institutions and 11 campuses, with a campus in Italy, and serves professionals and jobseekers seeking to enhance skills or reorient their careers in creative disciplines.

Drivy

Private Equity Round in 2016
Drivy, established in 2010 and headquartered in Paris, France, operates as a leading car rental marketplace in Europe. The company's core business involves connecting individuals or legal entities with idle cars to renters seeking short-term vehicle use via an online platform and mobile application. Drivy facilitates seamless transactions, including a comprehensive insurance coverage for safe rentals, and offers a full mobile experience, from booking to check-in and check-out. Recently, the company introduced Drivy Open, enabling self-service rentals using smartphones. As of 2019, Drivy operates as a subsidiary of Getaround, Inc.

SURYS

Venture Round in 2013
SURYS SAS, founded in 1980 and based in Bussy Saint-Georges, France, specializes in manufacturing security devices and solutions. The company develops optical and digital security technologies designed to combat counterfeiting and ensure the authenticity of various documents, including national IDs, travel documents, banknotes, and driver's licenses. SURYS offers a comprehensive range of products that include optical laminates, document personalization, and authentication solutions that can be accessed via software and mobile devices for enhanced traceability. As a subsidiary of IN Groupe since 2019, SURYS continues to focus on advancing security measures for identity and financial documents, as well as providing authentication solutions for brands and products.

Moncler

Private Equity Round in 2011
Moncler is a luxury outerwear brand founded in 1952 in France and now headquartered in Italy. The company blends high‑performance mountaineering technology with contemporary fashion, producing jackets, knitwear, accessories and footwear that meet both extreme and everyday needs. Since 2003, Remo Ruffini has led the company as chairman and CEO. Moncler manufactures and sells its collections through a network of mono‑brand boutiques and selective department stores, with 86% of sales generated directly to consumers. The brand operates in roughly 70 countries across Italy, EMEA, Asia and the Americas, and in 2024 its Stone Island acquisition contributed about 13% of revenue. Core outerwear accounts for 75‑80% of sales, while accessories, knitwear and footwear make up the remainder. In 2014 the company reported €694.2 million in revenue and €232.9 million in EBITDA.

IMV Technologies

Private Equity Round in 2010
IMV Technologies, founded in 1963 and located in L’Aigle, Normandy, is a leading provider of biotechnologies for animal artificial insemination. The company specializes in developing technologies and expertise related to assisted reproduction in animals, offering a range of products and services that include equipment and consumables for semen collection, cryopreservation, and insemination across various species. With a strong international presence, IMV Technologies operates five subsidiaries in the United States, India, China, Italy, and the Netherlands, and maintains a distribution network in over 120 countries, generating nearly 80% of its revenue from international markets. The company employs approximately 450 people and is recognized globally for the quality of its innovative solutions in the field of animal reproduction.

Solia

Post in 2010
Solia SA is a French company that specializes in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of food packaging solutions, primarily for the food service industry. Founded in 1995 and based in Rivesaltes, France, Solia offers a comprehensive range of disposable tableware products, including plates, cutlery, glasses, bowls, and various packaging options tailored for catering and institutional settings. The company also provides biodegradable alternatives to traditional disposable tableware. Solia serves a diverse clientele, including caterers, restaurants, wedding planners, and supermarkets, both in France and internationally. Additionally, the company operates a logistics facility in Jiangdu City, China, to support its global operations.

Sogal Group

Private Equity Round in 2009
Sogal Group manufactures and distributes custom facades and modular layouts for integrated wardrobes and walk-in wardrobes, as well as partitions for homes and professionals. The Group is the French leader in customized sliding facades.

Eurogerm

Post in 2009
Eurogerm specializes in the production and distribution of flour correctors, focusing on natural cereal ingredients for the bread and pastry industries. The company prioritizes quality control to ensure consumers receive a sustainable and high-quality diet.
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