Cathay AfricInvest Innovation

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Cathay Innovation invests in startups positively impacting the world through technology across North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. They focus on both consumer and enterprise startups pushing forward innovation in sectors such as commerce, fintech, digital healthcare, mobility, energy, and more, with check sizes ranging from $5M to $100M.

Check Size

$1M - $100M

Stages

Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage

Focus Areas

Fintech, E Commerce, Edtech

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Investment Thesis

Cathay Innovation is a global venture capital platform founded on the belief that technology-driven startups can drive positive change across the world. They invest in visionary, mission-driven entrepreneurs at the inflection point of growth, leveraging a collaborative ecosystem that bridges innovation centers, investors, and Fortune 500 companies across five continents. Their approach emphasizes that successful innovation doesn’t happen in silos—the platformization of venture capital including corporates is key to scaling technologies for a more sustainable economy.

What Sets Them Apart

Global platform unifying investment across continents with local expertise in six major hubs (San Francisco, New York, Paris, Shanghai, Beijing, Singapore)
Corporate ecosystem of Fortune 500 companies as committed investors and strategic partners to portfolio companies
Knowledge-sharing platform (Cathay Connect and Consult) connecting CEOs and providing strategic guidance across geographies
Mission Engagement Letter commitment where startups sign agreements aligned with UN Sustainability Goals
Specialized sector-focused funds (Cathay AfricInvest Innovation, Cathay Smart Energy, Cathay Cartech & Mobility, Ledger Cathay Fund, etc.) with $1.5B+ under management
Partnership with affiliated Cathay Capital providing access to private equity expertise and corporate M&A strategies