Cathay Innovation

Founded in Paris in 2015, Cathay Innovation is a global venture capital firm investing in transformative businesses across Europe, North America, Asia, Latin America, and Africa. It manages over €2.5B AUM, connecting startups with investors and corporations to scale and innovate in sectors like commerce, fintech, digital health, and mobility/energy.

Jacky Abitbol

Managing Partner

Denis Barrier

Managing Partner

Jason Cheng

Investor

Jean-François Cochy

Partner

Lijun Ding

Investment Director

Past deals in Paris

Ledger

Series C in 2023
Ledger is a prominent company specializing in security and infrastructure solutions for cryptocurrencies and blockchain applications, established in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, France. The company has become a leader in the market with over one million hardware security devices sold across more than 165 countries. Its flagship products, including the Ledger Nano S and Ledger Nano X, are designed for secure management of cryptocurrencies, featuring built-in displays and connectivity options for ease of use. For enterprises, Ledger offers Ledger Vault, a fully managed SaaS solution that safeguards substantial amounts of multiple cryptocurrencies while addressing physical and IT security threats. Additionally, Ledger is actively engaged in the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) sector, utilizing its secure hardware technology to connect sensors and machines to blockchain-based assets. The company also operates a production facility in Vierzon, France, and maintains offices in San Francisco.

Owkin

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2016, Owkin is a French-American startup that uses artificial intelligence to enhance medical research. It develops machine learning tools to understand complex biology, identify new treatments, de-risk clinical trials, and develop diagnostics. Owkin's focus is improving drug discovery processes and patient outcomes.

Heetch

Series B in 2019
Heetch is a ride-sharing company based in Paris, France, founded in 2013. It operates a mobile application that connects users with drivers for late-night transportation, providing an alternative to traditional taxis. The platform also offers music streaming for users during their rides. Heetch is active in France, Belgium, and Morocco, facilitating thousands of daily rides. The company is backed by several investors, including Cathay Innovation, Total Ventures, and Felix Capital.

Owkin

Series A in 2019
Founded in 2016, Owkin is a French-American startup that uses artificial intelligence to enhance medical research. It develops machine learning tools to understand complex biology, identify new treatments, de-risk clinical trials, and develop diagnostics. Owkin's focus is improving drug discovery processes and patient outcomes.

FINALCAD

Series C in 2018
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.

Ledger

Series B in 2018
Ledger is a prominent company specializing in security and infrastructure solutions for cryptocurrencies and blockchain applications, established in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, France. The company has become a leader in the market with over one million hardware security devices sold across more than 165 countries. Its flagship products, including the Ledger Nano S and Ledger Nano X, are designed for secure management of cryptocurrencies, featuring built-in displays and connectivity options for ease of use. For enterprises, Ledger offers Ledger Vault, a fully managed SaaS solution that safeguards substantial amounts of multiple cryptocurrencies while addressing physical and IT security threats. Additionally, Ledger is actively engaged in the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) sector, utilizing its secure hardware technology to connect sensors and machines to blockchain-based assets. The company also operates a production facility in Vierzon, France, and maintains offices in San Francisco.

Owkin

Series A in 2018
Founded in 2016, Owkin is a French-American startup that uses artificial intelligence to enhance medical research. It develops machine learning tools to understand complex biology, identify new treatments, de-risk clinical trials, and develop diagnostics. Owkin's focus is improving drug discovery processes and patient outcomes.
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