Cathay Innovation

??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

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

Just wrapped up an incredible seminar at the beautiful Domaine de Béhouste, bringing together our teams from Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, Berlin, Munich, San Francisco, New York, London, and Paris. It was an amazing opportunity to reflect on our global achievements, exchange ideas, and set the course for our future growth. The energy and innovation from every office were truly inspiring. Grateful for this exceptional team, and excited for the road ahead! ?? #Teamwork #GlobalCollaboration #Leadership

Congratulations to imagino?for winning the 2024 Snowflake Award "Data Cloud Product Partner of the Year"!??? At Cathay Innovation, we are incredibly proud to support such a forward-thinking and innovative company: specializing in customer data management and campaign optimization, Imagino continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the data and marketing technology space. This award is a testament to their leadership in helping businesses harness the power of data to create seamless and personalized customer experiences. A huge well done to the entire Imagino team! We look forward to witnessing even more success in the future. Cc Stephane DEHOCHE Denis Barrier

We are proud to support the remarkable exhibition "目China, A New Generation of Artists" at the Centre Pompidou. This unique exhibition brings emerging Chinese artists into the spotlight, showcasing their creative talents. At Cathay Capital, the commitment extends beyond business and innovation—there is a deep belief in the power of art to serve as a bridge between cultures. By partnering with the Centre Pompidou, the foundation is helping bring young Chinese voices to the international stage, emphasizing the importance of cultural exchange between Europe and Asia. You can discover the exhibition at the Centre Pompidou from October 9th to February 3rd. Don’t miss it?! More info?: https://lnkd.in/e9JBvc7K #CulturalExchange #ChinaFrance #ContemporaryArt Cc Ming-Po Cai Bruno Bezard Margot Briole Edouard Moinet Benoit SERINGE Antoine Dauphin

Thanks for the mention, Roxanne Varza! Thrilled to see the fantastic work coming out of STATION F, and its companies gaining momentum! Let’s continue to believe and invest in promising startups and founders???

What a way to kick off #ClimateWeekNYC! Thanks so much to everyone who joined us earlier this week for "What will it take to run the grid on clean energy 24/7/365?".? Of course, we couldn't have done it without our panelists Kiran Bhatraju, James McWalter, Darren H. S. Tan, James McGinniss and Lisa Martine Jenkins, and support from Cathay Innovation and Union Square Ventures. The future is bright ?

?? Big news out of KaiOS Technologies, Inc. & Mastercard — partnering up to help millions of SMEs in #emergingmarkets (starting with Africa) accept digital payments using?KaiOS devices. ?? Why this matters: SMEs – particularly in developing markets – struggle to adopt digital payments, limiting participation in the digital economy and growth.? From Sebastien Codeville at KaiOS: "Our mission is to connect underserved communities with the digital world. By bringing Mastercard's secure payment technology to affordable internet phones running KaiOS, we're unlocking new opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs, allowing them to participate in modern commerce more fully.” Congrats to both teams on this meaningful initiative — bringing millions closer to #FinancialInclusion ?? CC: Cathay Capital Nicolas du Cray Denis Barrier Ming-Po Cai #digitalpayments #Africa #technology #partnership

Bruno Bezard participated in the 20th anniversary symposium of the French Government Shareholding Agency, (APE) an institution he proposed to create in 2003 to improve the value creation in government owned companies and that he managed for several years. ? This event gathered 300+ participants at the French Ministry of Economy and Finance and provided the opportunity to share views on the role of the State as shareholder today, alongside private companies, investors and regulators. Bruno Bezard was part of prestigious panel gathering Jean-Dominique Senard, Chairman of Board of Directors at Renault Group, Catherine Fiamma MacGregor, Group CEO at ENGIE, Dominique Carlac'h, President at D&Consultants, and Marie-Anne Barbat-Layani, President of the French Financial Markets Authority. A panel brilliantly hosted by Emmanuelle Duten-Diehl. ? ?

Tonight we host a special event at our offices with LEVEL20 FRANCE, improving gender diversity in the private equity industry. At Cathay Capital, we believe in driving meaningful change by empowering women in our field, encouraging new female talent, and supporting firms to take concrete steps toward creating a more inclusive industry. Looking forward to a great evening of insights and inspiration! ??? #GenderDiversity #PrivateEquity #Empowerment #Inclusion Cc Caroline Folleas