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📍Today, we’re celebrating a huge milestone with the official launch of Cathay Innovation Fund III. This €1B global venture capital fund will be one of the largest multi-stage venture funds which we’ve dedicated to the transformation of industries & society 💫  Cathay’s Denis Barrier digs in to the vision behind Fund III, our evolution as a global firm and what we see as the next-gen VC playbook. Highlights: 💥 $2B+ AUM, 5 continents, 120+ startups, 19 unicorns — since starting in 2015 ⚙️ Activating the sustainable transformation flywheel with: - A global team & platform - A corporate ecosystem as investors & strategic partners - A sustainable investment framework 🚀 The next-gen VC playbook incorporates purpose & returns in a new phase that takes us from open innovation to transformation More here: https://lnkd.in/g2h-MJjX  CC: Cathay Capital Ming-Po Cai Sanofi TotalEnergies Valeo BNP Paribas Cardif Groupe SEB Groupe ADP #venturecapital #digitaltransformation #technology #startups #globaleconomy #investing #frenchtech

🔊 New on the blog — Fresh out of #Money2020, Cathay Innovation’s Andrea You out of SF shares her thoughts on all things agentic AI and financial services. 💡 Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ The finance industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by automation — with AI agents at the forefront. 2️⃣ AI agents range in complexity, with a spotlight on Learning Agents, Hierarchical Agents and Multi-Agent Systems. These advanced agents not only 10x productivity, but free up professionals to focus on areas where the human touch truly counts. 3️⃣ Agentic AI x Fintech presents immense potential, tackling major (and expensive) challenges in banking, insurance, KYC, compliance, risk management, and back-office finance. 4️⃣ Financial institutions are risk-averse (que regulatory and compliance hurdles) — Startups that integrate robust security, proactive compliance, and features like workflow monitoring, audit logs, and human-in-the-loop capabilities are set to win. Building in the space? Lets chat! 📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gu9Ax333 CC: Denis Barrier Simon Wu, Daniela Caserotto-Leibert, Elijah Yi, Jonathan Healy, Matthieu Soulé, Arnaud Auger, Cathay Capital #venturecapital #fintech #agenticai #industryinsights 

🌍⚡️ Why Now is the Time for GridTech Innovation ⚡️🌍 In the US, aging infrastructure, severe weather events & geopolitical instability spotlight the fragility of our current grid. At the same time, the rise of connected devices and the falling cost of renewable energy are driving more demand and new opportunities for grid innovation. Money is flowing — both from the federal government and from venture capitalists — seeing potential to enhance national resilience and making investments that are both politics- and recession-proof (electrons will always keep flowing). But not all grid innovation is created equal in the eyes of VCs — Cathay Innovation's Jonathan Healy out of our SF office shares his thoughts on the space, along with key considerations for founders building, scaling & fundraising across the gridtech stack in his latest op-ed in Latitude Media. Key Takeaways for Founders💡 1️⃣ Consider the discounts — and the premiums 2️⃣ Chase the right capital 3️⃣ Know your customer  4️⃣ Realize the power of channel partnerships 5️⃣ Be realistic: Energy is a commodity Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e-Myzyey CC: Denis Barrier Simon Wu Cathay Capital David Energy #GridTech #EnergyInnovation #VentureCapital #ClimateTech

As we concluded Cathay Forum Paris last week, our founder Ming-Po Cai left us with a message that resonates deeply with our mission: “We’re not just financial investors, we aim to be solution providers.” This directly ties back to our core founding value: “being useful” This underscores everything we do at Cathay. Being useful – not only to our portfolio companies we support, but to our investors, strategic corporate partners and larger ecosystem. It reminds us that true innovation and progress come from creating solutions that matter—solutions that drive value for our partners, our communities, and the world. A heartfelt thank you to all the speakers, partners, and attendees for joining us. Together, let's continue to push boundaries, be useful, and shape a better future. CC Cathay Innovation Cathay Health Ming-Po Cai #CathayForum #PrivateEquity #VentureCapital #Europe #EU #FrenchTech #ReIndustrialization #InnovationForGood #CreatingValue #MakingADifference

More highlights from Cathay Forum Paris — the 11th edition laser focused on Re-industrialization in Europe. This year, we were honored to bring in keynote speakers from the likes of European Investment Fund (EIF), TotalEnergies & SAVENCIA. Some Key Themes: 💡 ✨ Adaptation to Global & Local Challenges: the need to adapt to rapidly changing markets and industries, whether it's adjusting to China's evolving dairy market, navigating the energy transition across different regions, or reindustrializing key sectors in Europe. 🌐 Collaboration & Ecosystem Thinking: Success depends on building strong partnerships and working within a broader ecosystem. ♻️ Sustainability & Long-Term Investment: from developing local supply chains, scaling clean energy, to ensuring that private equity and venture capital fuel sustainable, long-term economic transitions. A special thank you to our keynote speakers for sharing their invaluable stories, knowledge and insights — representing the core spirit of Cathay Forum. CC Cathay Innovation, Cathay Health, Ming-Po Cai, Stephane Michel Olivier Delaméa Uli Grabenwarter #CathayForum #PrivateEquity #VentureCapital #Europe #EU #FrenchTech #ReIndustrialization #innovation

✨ Founder Spotlight ✨ Last year, we invested in LA-based startup Ghost, leading its $30M Series B. Last week, we were thrilled to re-up support in their $40M Series C, led by L Catterton — the leading consumer growth investor (by LVMH & Groupe Arnault) (see Fortune exclusive in comments). 🚀 This marks an important milestone for Ghost, which has been quietly revolutionizing retail inventory with its B2B marketplace that grants “access to excess.” On the blog, we catch up with Ghost founders Josh Kaplan & Dee Murthy to dig into the news, what’s happened over the last year and their vision for the future. Some Highlights: 💡 1️⃣ L Catterton Partnership: With its incredible portfolio + retail relationships, Ghost is positioned to scale, integrating deeper into the ecosystem of the world’s leading consumer brands. 2️⃣ Data-Driven Growth: Ghost is pushing boundaries with advancements in data science, AI, and machine learning to help brands unlock new opportunities for their excess and wholesale inventory. 📊 3️⃣ Beyond Surplus: Ghost is expanding beyond its original focus on surplus inventory, creating a marketplace where every product can find its home, ensuring under-distributed brands connect with new buyers. We're big believers in Ghost — helping retailers solve the surplus inventory issue in a major way — and are happy to welcome L Catterton to the journey alongside Union Square Ventures, Eniac Ventures, Equal Ventures, FJ Labs & QuantumLight. Read more from Josh, Dee & the CI team here 👇 https://lnkd.in/gUb9aC3e CC: Denis Barrier Simon Wu Brian Schwarzbach #VentureCapital #Startups #Entrepreneur

Last week, Cathay Forum Paris (in its 11th edition) brought together innovators across key sectors to the global economy — including financial services, healthcare, commerce & energy — to discuss the future of industries and Europe’s push for re-industrialization. Cathay Innovation’s Denis Barrier hosted two fireside chats focused on the drug industry:  1️⃣ Highlighting cutting-edge tech such as AQEMIA’s combination of AI & Quantum Physics with Founder Maximilien Levesque and 2️⃣ Reflecting on the evolution and future of the Biopharma industry with Sanofi’s Olivier Charmeil. Key takeaways: 🔎 💊 AI & Quantum Physics are Revolutionizing Drug Discovery: making drug development faster, more efficient & cost-effective. 🤝 Collaboration between Biotech & Big Pharma: Partnerships between startups and large pharma companies are driving innovation, with biotech taking a larger role in both discovery and commercialization. 👤 Personalization & Talent Development: the industry has shifted toward personalized treatments and there’s a growing need for digitally savvy, innovative talent to lead future advancements. A special thanks to our speakers — here’s to innovation for better health outcomes for all. 🩺 CC Cathay Capital Ming-Po Cai #CathayForum #venturecapital #AI #healthcare #biotech #biopharma #innovation #quantumphysics #FrenchTech

The future of AI is already here!   This morning, we had the privilege of hosting Marco Casalaina, VP of Products for Azure AI at Microsoft, for an enlightening discussion at our Paris offices.   Marco shared valuable insights on the current state and future trajectory of AI, sparking engaging conversations about its impact across various sectors. It was a fantastic opportunity for networking and knowledge sharing among industry professionals and AI enthusiasts.   Thanks to all who attended and contributed to the rich dialogue. For those who couldn't join us, stay tuned for upcoming events!   #AIFuture #MicrosoftAzure #TechTalks #ArtificialIntelligence Cc Denis Barrier Bruno Delahaye Emanuele De Leonardis Marco Casalaina

  Exciting news in the world of fashion and investment! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that BOSIDENG, the leading Chinese down apparel company, has made a strategic investment in Moose Knuckles Canada, the Canadian luxury outerwear brand.   With the support of BOSIDENG and Cathay Capital, Moose Knuckles Canada is set to keep expanding globally across North America, Europe and China, leveraging its unique blend of fashion-forward designs and Canadian craftsmanship.   Thanks to this partnership, BOSIDENG will support Moose Knuckles Canada with its in-depth knowledge of the Chinese market and unparalleled expertise in the down apparel manufacturing. We are excited about the growth potential this collaboration unlocks for Moose Knuckles Canada , and the value it brings to our portfolio.   #FashionInvestment #StrategicPartnership #LuxuryOuterwear #GlobalExpansion #Bosideng #MooseKnuckles #CathayCapital

Kicking off the 11th edition of Cathay Forum in Paris now 🎉 🇫🇷 🌐 This is the most special time of year at Cathay Capital, where we gather key leaders and innovators across our global ecosystem to discuss the latest trends and the future of industries. This year’s focus: Re-Industrialization in Europe & the Road to Success 🛣️ Over the past 17 years, we’ve not only supported cross-border ambitions of SMEs or innovative startups in Europe, North America & Asia — we’ve built a unique ecosystem of large industrial groups, from CAC40 and beyond, as investors and strategic partners — allowing us to dig deep into key sectors to the global economy such as healthcare, financial services, commerce and mobility / energy. By working together — sharing knowledge & opportunities — we can achieve far greater than any individual player and for the benefit of all ✨ 👏 Allez! CC: Cathay Innovation Cathay Health Ming-Po Cai #PrivateEquity #VentureCapital #Europe #EU #FrenchTech #ReIndustrialization #innovation