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Cathay Innovation
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJul 16, 2026
Cathay Innovation

Cathay Innovation

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Cathay Innovation: A global venture capital fund bridging North America, Europe, and China.

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San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
2015
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Cathay Innovation is a global multi-stage venture capital firm affiliated with Cathay Capital. The firm focuses on early growth investments across North America, Europe, and China, typically participating in Series A to Series C rounds. Cathay Innovation's investment strategy spans various sectors, with a particular emphasis on digital transformation and innovative technologies.

Notable portfolio companies include Chime, a digital banking platform, and Glovo, an on-demand delivery service. The firm's global ecosystem approach provides entrepreneurs with support beyond traditional VC offerings, leveraging its international network to help startups scale across multiple continents. Cathay Innovation's investment philosophy centers on connecting innovators worldwide and fostering sustainable growth through technological advancements.

Cathay Innovation - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments39
Current Portfolio Count22
Total Portfolio Exits2

Top Investment Stages

Series B15 (42.9%)
Series A9 (25.7%)
Series C7 (20.0%)
Series D2 (5.7%)
Series E2 (5.7%)

Stage Mix

Series B 43%Series A 26%Series C 20%Series D 6%Series E 6%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

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Cathay Innovation - Classification

NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing
  • 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
Show 9 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
  • 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 7300Business Services
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end