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Cathay Innovation
San Francisco, United States
Cathay Innovation is a multistage global VC firm investing in founders building transformative businesses across North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa. It focuses on technology-driven startups in AI, fint...
Portfolio
29+
Employees
40+
Founded
2015
AUM
≈ $1.5B
Investment focus
Stages
Stage agnostic
Industries
Artificial IntelligenceCommerce & ShoppingDigital HealthEnergy
Geographic scope
Global
Fund details
Funds
Fund III
Vintage 2025 • $1.0B
Fund II
$770.0M
Check sizes
Min: $5.0M
Max: $100.0M
Sources
Cathay Innovation
Cathay Innovation is a multistage global VC firm investing in founders building transformative businesses across North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa. It focuses on technology-driven startups in AI, fintech, digital health, commerce, mobility and energy that can generate large-scale impact and align with sustainability goals. The firm leverages a Fortune‑500 ecosystem to provide both capital and strategic support.
Portfolio
29+
Employees
40+
Founded
2015
AUM
≈ $1.5B
Funds
Fund III · Vintage 2025 • $1.0B
Fund II · $770.0M
Check Sizes
Min: $5.0M
Max: $100.0M
Stages
Stage agnostic
Industries
Artificial IntelligenceCommerce & ShoppingDigital HealthEnergyEnterprise Software
Geographic scope
Global
Sources
Showing 22 of 22 matched portfolio companies
The startup specializes in Pharma 3.0 drug discovery, utilizing advanced computational methods and machine learning algorithms to identify potential drug candidates more efficiently. This approach addresses the high costs and lengthy timelines associated with traditional pharmaceutical research and development.
Funding: $101.7M
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Cathay Innovation
Cathay Innovation
Funding: $101.7M
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Beem Energy manufactures modular solar kits and energy storage systems that enable homeowners to produce and manage their own energy, achieving up to 80% energy autonomy. By providing easy-to-install, plug-and-play solutions, Beem Energy helps users reduce their energy costs by up to €2,500 annually.
Funding: $34.1M
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Cathay Innovation
Cathay Innovation
Funding: $34.1M
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Bioptimus is developing a universal AI foundation model specifically for biological research, enabling researchers to leverage large-scale data analysis and predictive modeling. This technology addresses the challenge of slow and fragmented discovery processes in biomedicine by providing a cohesive platform for accelerating insights and innovations.
Funding: $76.0M
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Cathay Innovation
Cathay Innovation
Funding: $76.0M
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Chime offers a mobile‑first, fee‑free checking account linked to a Visa debit card, providing access to a network of over 47,000 fee‑free ATMs and early direct‑deposit of paychecks up to two days in advance. The platform also includes a high‑yield savings account, fee‑free overdraft coverage, a secured credit‑builder card that reports to major bureaus, and instant, fee‑free peer‑to‑peer payments, all backed by FDIC‑insured partner banks.
The startup operates an online marketplace that connects brands and specialized shops with athletes, offering a diverse range of technical sporting equipment across over 20 disciplines. This platform simplifies the purchasing process for athletes, providing easy access to high-quality gear tailored to their specific sports needs.
Funding: $14.6M
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Cathay Innovation
Cathay Innovation
Funding: $14.6M
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David Energy utilizes smart energy management software to integrate solar, battery storage, and smart devices, enabling real-time adjustments to optimize electricity consumption. This approach addresses high energy costs and unreliable power supply by facilitating a transition to a 100% clean energy grid.
Funding: $68.9M
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Cathay Innovation
Cathay Innovation
Funding: $68.9M
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Entalpic utilizes a generative AI platform to discover new catalysts that optimize chemical reactions while considering physicochemical and manufacturing constraints. This approach addresses the need for more sustainable materials and processes in the chemical industry.
Funding: $9.4M
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BreegaCathay Innovation
BreegaCathay Innovation
Funding: $9.4M
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Flowdesk provides regulated market-making and OTC trading services for token issuers, exchanges, and institutions, enhancing liquidity and price competitiveness across over 400 assets. Their analytics platform allows clients to monitor trading strategies in real time, fostering transparency and control in crypto financial services.
Funding: $81.3M
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Cathay Innovation
Cathay Innovation
Funding: $81.3M
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Getaround operates a connected carsharing marketplace that utilizes its proprietary Getaround Connect technology, allowing users to locate, unlock, and rent vehicles directly through a mobile app. This platform addresses the need for convenient, on-demand access to rental cars while promoting vehicle sharing to reduce the number of cars on the road.
Funding: $20.0M
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Mudrick Capital Management
Mudrick Capital Management
Funding: $20.0M
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imagino offers a Composable Experience Platform that enables marketers to unify and activate customer data without creating additional databases, ensuring real-time access to essential information. This platform addresses the challenge of fragmented customer data by providing a tailored Single Customer View that enhances marketing campaign management and accelerates return on investment.
Funding: $27.1M
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Cathay Innovation
Cathay Innovation
Funding: $27.1M
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Inato has developed a global clinical trial marketplace that connects pharmaceutical sponsors with community-based research sites, enhancing patient access to clinical trials. By streamlining site selection and enrollment processes, Inato addresses the limited participation opportunities for diverse patient populations, ultimately accelerating the pace of medical research.
Funding: $38.2M
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Cathay Innovation
Cathay Innovation
Funding: $38.2M
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iziwork provides a digital staffing platform that links companies in France and Italy with a network of local interim experts and a pool of active temporary workers. Employers can post vacancies and receive vetted candidate shortlists within hours via a mobile app and online dashboard, while the iziwork Academy trains individuals to become impact‑focused interim entrepreneurs.
Funding: $42.6M
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BpifranceCathay Innovation
BpifranceCathay Innovation
Funding: $42.6M
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LeadIQ provides a B2B contact database that enables sales teams to efficiently gather verified prospect data, track buying signals, and automate personalized outreach through integrated workflows. This platform addresses the challenge of unreliable sales data and excessive manual processes, resulting in significant time savings and increased pipeline generation for users.
Funding: $45.6M
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Cathay Innovation
Cathay Innovation
Funding: $45.6M
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Nabla develops Nabla Copilot, an ambient AI assistant that automates clinical documentation, allowing healthcare providers to focus on patient care rather than administrative tasks. By integrating with electronic health records and utilizing advanced natural language processing, Nabla saves clinicians an average of two hours per day, enhancing workflow efficiency across over 85 health organizations.
Funding: $53.9M
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Cathay Innovation
Cathay Innovation
Funding: $53.9M
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Nelly provides an all-in-one software solution to automate administrative tasks across the entire patient journey for medical practices. This platform integrates digital patient onboarding, document management, and financial processes like digital factoring and online payments directly with existing practice management systems. The result is reduced administrative overhead, lower operational costs, and improved practice productivity and revenue.
Funding: $286.5M
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Cathay InnovationNotion Capital
Cathay InnovationNotion Capital
Funding: $286.5M
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Payflow provides a comprehensive financial wellness application enabling employees to access earned wages instantly on demand. The platform also offers flexible compensation options, including savings benefits via a dedicated card for expenses like transport and childcare. For employers, Payflow delivers a cloud-based management platform that integrates with HR systems to reduce absenteeism and talent turnover.
Funding: $42.3M
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Funding: $42.3M
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Pinduoduo runs a mobile‑first social commerce platform that lets shoppers form purchase groups to unlock lower prices on a wide range of goods. The app combines group‑buying mechanics, social sharing tools, and in‑app logistics to drive high‑volume sales for small and mid‑size merchants while delivering cost savings and consumer protections to price‑sensitive buyers.
Range offers a wealth management dashboard that integrates financial analytics and expert advisory services tailored for high earners. This platform enables users to optimize their investment strategies and track their financial health in real-time, addressing the complexities of managing substantial wealth.
Funding: $40.7M
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Cathay Innovation
Cathay Innovation
Funding: $40.7M
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Reebelo operates a circular economy marketplace specializing in certified refurbished electronics and lifestyle products, offering significant savings of up to 70% on items like laptops, smartphones, and fitness equipment. The platform addresses the issue of electronic waste by providing consumers with high-quality, inspected products that promote sustainable consumption while ensuring a 45-day return policy and up to a 12-month warranty.
Salsify provides a Product Experience Management platform that centralizes product information, validates data against retailer standards, and automates content creation with AI. The system syndicates enriched product data to e‑commerce sites, marketplaces, and retailer portals while offering analytics to monitor performance and compliance.
Funding: $200.0M
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TPG
TPG
Funding: $200.0M
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Skan.ai utilizes AI-powered process intelligence to create digital twins of business operations, enabling organizations to capture detailed insights into work dynamics across various applications. This technology addresses inefficiencies by providing real-time analytics that enhance productivity, compliance, and operational excellence.
Funding: $54.0M
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Funding: $54.0M
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Unsupervised is an automated analytics platform that employs AI-powered data agents to analyze complex datasets and generate actionable insights, answers, and predictions. By continuously learning from connected data sources, it significantly reduces the time spent on manual data preparation, enabling organizations to uncover hidden value and improve decision-making efficiency.
Funding: $59.1M
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Cathay InnovationSignalFire
Cathay InnovationSignalFire
Funding: $59.1M
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