Cathay Innovation

Cathay Innovation is a global venture capital firm founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in major cities such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Mexico City, Shanghai, and Singapore. The firm focuses on investing in transformative startups across various sectors, including consumer technology, enterprise solutions, artificial intelligence, digital health, fintech, and energy, spanning markets in Europe, North America, Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Cathay Innovation aims to connect entrepreneurs with investors and Fortune 500 companies, facilitating growth and innovation through strategic partnerships. With over €2.5 billion in assets under management, the firm has invested in more than 150 startups, supporting visionary founders who are redefining industries and driving technological advancements.

Jacky Abitbol

Managing Partner

Denis Barrier

Co-Founder and CEO

Nicolas Du Cray

Partner

Lijun Ding

Investment Director

Matthieu Soulé

Partner and Head of C.Lab

Marguerite de Tavernost

Investment Director

Simon Wu

Partner

Past deals in Paris

Ledger

Series C in 2023
Ledger is a company that specializes in security and infrastructure solutions for cryptocurrencies and blockchain applications, catering to both individuals and businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, Ledger has gained recognition for its innovative line of hardware security devices, having sold over one million units across more than 165 countries. The company's offerings include hardware wallets and a fully managed SaaS solution called Vault, designed to protect large volumes of cryptocurrencies while addressing cybersecurity threats. Additionally, Ledger is involved in the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) sector, applying its secure hardware technology to connect sensors and machines with blockchain-based assets. The company also operates a production facility in Vierzon, France, and maintains offices in San Francisco.

Descartes Underwriting

Series B in 2022
Descartes Underwriting SAS is a managing general agency based in Paris, France, specializing in parametric insurance solutions. Founded in 2018, the company underwrites policies for a select group of top-tier insurers, reinsurers, and insurance-linked securities funds. It operates across diverse sectors, including agriculture, aquaculture, mining, construction, energy, and entertainment, providing coverage for various risks such as natural catastrophes and emerging challenges. Descartes leverages a data-driven approach to offer innovative insurance products and collaborates with brokers worldwide to protect corporate clients and governments. Additionally, the company designs B2B2C solutions, which encompass pricing engines, back-end systems, and APIs, while also offering claims management services to enhance client support and ensure continuity during disasters.

Descartes Underwriting

Series A in 2020
Descartes Underwriting SAS is a managing general agency based in Paris, France, specializing in parametric insurance solutions. Founded in 2018, the company underwrites policies for a select group of top-tier insurers, reinsurers, and insurance-linked securities funds. It operates across diverse sectors, including agriculture, aquaculture, mining, construction, energy, and entertainment, providing coverage for various risks such as natural catastrophes and emerging challenges. Descartes leverages a data-driven approach to offer innovative insurance products and collaborates with brokers worldwide to protect corporate clients and governments. Additionally, the company designs B2B2C solutions, which encompass pricing engines, back-end systems, and APIs, while also offering claims management services to enhance client support and ensure continuity during disasters.

Owkin

Series A in 2020
Owkin, Inc. is an artificial intelligence company that specializes in developing software aimed at improving treatment outcomes for patients, particularly in oncology. Established in 2016, with headquarters in New York and an office in Paris, Owkin employs AI tools to enhance drug discovery and accelerate clinical trials while safeguarding patient privacy through federated learning. The company offers several products, including Owkin Lab for therapeutic data connection, Owkin Loop for validated and packaged models, and a comprehensive software stack. Owkin's portfolio includes 30 live models, with an additional 40 in development, focusing on identifying new drug candidates and elucidating the mechanisms behind treatment efficacy. Co-founded by Thomas Clozel, a clinical research doctor, and Gilles Wainrib, a machine learning expert, Owkin has raised over $255 million and achieved unicorn status due to its innovative approach in addressing unmet medical needs and optimizing the drug development process.

Owkin

Series A in 2019
Owkin, Inc. is an artificial intelligence company that specializes in developing software aimed at improving treatment outcomes for patients, particularly in oncology. Established in 2016, with headquarters in New York and an office in Paris, Owkin employs AI tools to enhance drug discovery and accelerate clinical trials while safeguarding patient privacy through federated learning. The company offers several products, including Owkin Lab for therapeutic data connection, Owkin Loop for validated and packaged models, and a comprehensive software stack. Owkin's portfolio includes 30 live models, with an additional 40 in development, focusing on identifying new drug candidates and elucidating the mechanisms behind treatment efficacy. Co-founded by Thomas Clozel, a clinical research doctor, and Gilles Wainrib, a machine learning expert, Owkin has raised over $255 million and achieved unicorn status due to its innovative approach in addressing unmet medical needs and optimizing the drug development process.

Finalcad

Series C in 2018
Finalcad is a technology company based in Paris, founded in 2011, that specializes in mobile applications and predictive analytics for the construction industry. Its platform facilitates construction project management by enhancing the field experience for workers and adapting to various on-site challenges and project requirements. Finalcad's solutions support stakeholders—including contractors, architects, and owners—through all phases of construction, from design to operation and maintenance. The platform focuses on improving quality, reducing costs, and enabling effective risk management by providing tools for progress reporting, defect management, and quality control. Since its inception, Finalcad has contributed to over 10,000 projects across 30 countries, playing a significant role in the digital transformation of the construction sector.

Kayrros

Series B in 2018
Kayrros is a leading advanced data analytics company that specializes in providing actionable insights for the global energy market. With a team of over 100 employees from more than 15 nationalities, Kayrros operates from its headquarters in Paris and has additional offices in Houston, London, New York, and Singapore. The company integrates alternative and market data to create unique product offerings that enhance decision-making across the energy sector. Its platform focuses on environmental intelligence and asset observation, delivering critical insights related to greenhouse gas reduction, ecosystem protection, and energy transition management. Kayrros aims to support governments, companies, and investment markets in assessing the climate impact of energy and industrial activities, thereby enabling faster and more informed decisions. The company’s solutions are designed to be scalable and continuously expand to include new geographic regions and data sources, enhancing transparency in energy markets worldwide.

Ledger

Series B in 2018
Ledger is a company that specializes in security and infrastructure solutions for cryptocurrencies and blockchain applications, catering to both individuals and businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, Ledger has gained recognition for its innovative line of hardware security devices, having sold over one million units across more than 165 countries. The company's offerings include hardware wallets and a fully managed SaaS solution called Vault, designed to protect large volumes of cryptocurrencies while addressing cybersecurity threats. Additionally, Ledger is involved in the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) sector, applying its secure hardware technology to connect sensors and machines with blockchain-based assets. The company also operates a production facility in Vierzon, France, and maintains offices in San Francisco.

Owkin

Series A in 2018
Owkin, Inc. is an artificial intelligence company that specializes in developing software aimed at improving treatment outcomes for patients, particularly in oncology. Established in 2016, with headquarters in New York and an office in Paris, Owkin employs AI tools to enhance drug discovery and accelerate clinical trials while safeguarding patient privacy through federated learning. The company offers several products, including Owkin Lab for therapeutic data connection, Owkin Loop for validated and packaged models, and a comprehensive software stack. Owkin's portfolio includes 30 live models, with an additional 40 in development, focusing on identifying new drug candidates and elucidating the mechanisms behind treatment efficacy. Co-founded by Thomas Clozel, a clinical research doctor, and Gilles Wainrib, a machine learning expert, Owkin has raised over $255 million and achieved unicorn status due to its innovative approach in addressing unmet medical needs and optimizing the drug development process.

Bryj

Series B in 2017
Bryj is a comprehensive enterprise mobile app solution provider, catering to clients worldwide from ideation to ongoing success. By offering a single-source platform and expert support through a subscription model, Bryj enables businesses to develop and grow mobile applications that efficiently connect to enterprise systems. The platform features intelligent analytics, advanced user experience marketing tools, and an app configurator studio, all aimed at enhancing customer engagement. With a strong foundation built on partnerships with leading technology firms like Salesforce and Microsoft, Bryj has facilitated trillions of user interactions and billions of app sessions, significantly impacting the mobile marketing landscape. Originally founded in Paris in 2013 and later relocating to Silicon Valley in 2022, Bryj has evolved from its initial identity as FollowAnalytics.

Bryj

Series A in 2016
Bryj is a comprehensive enterprise mobile app solution provider, catering to clients worldwide from ideation to ongoing success. By offering a single-source platform and expert support through a subscription model, Bryj enables businesses to develop and grow mobile applications that efficiently connect to enterprise systems. The platform features intelligent analytics, advanced user experience marketing tools, and an app configurator studio, all aimed at enhancing customer engagement. With a strong foundation built on partnerships with leading technology firms like Salesforce and Microsoft, Bryj has facilitated trillions of user interactions and billions of app sessions, significantly impacting the mobile marketing landscape. Originally founded in Paris in 2013 and later relocating to Silicon Valley in 2022, Bryj has evolved from its initial identity as FollowAnalytics.
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