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Cathay Capital

Cathay Capital is a global investment firm founded in 2007, specializing in private equity and venture capital investments across various sectors and stages of company development.

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Overview

What Cathay Capital does

What Cathay Capital is

Cathay Capital is a global investment firm founded in 2007, specializing in private equity and venture capital investments across various sectors and stages of company development.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.

Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Private Equity
Founded
Founded in 2007
Approximate age
About 19 years
Structured capabilities
Funder
Last reviewed
March 3, 2026

Official channels

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Capability profile

Cathay Capital as a funder

Investment thesis

Cathay Capital invests in small to midsize companies across multiple sectors, emphasizing digital innovation and sustainable practices. They support firms at various stages, from startups to growth-stage companies.

Focus narrative

Cathay Capital focuses on investing in small to midsize companies across various sectors, including private equity, venture capital, and healthcare. Their investment strategy spans multiple stages of company development, with a strong emphasis on digital innovation and sustainable practices.

Focus and fit

Stages
Friends and Family · Angel · Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+ · Series A · Series B · Series C · Growth Equity
Regions
Africa · Asia · Europe · Global · Latam · North America

Availability

Currently deploying
Not published

Portfolio and track record

Portfolio context

Notable portfolio companies include: Datawords: A pioneer in e-multiculturalism, optimizing digital strategies for international deployment. Owkin: A medtech company focused on drug discovery platforms for the pharmaceutical industry. Moose Knuckles: A luxury outerwear brand that transitioned from wholesale to a direct-to-consumer model. Pinduoduo: The largest social commerce platform in China, facilitating group buying discounts.

Common questions

What to know about Cathay Capital

Upseed classifies Cathay Capital under the Private Equity organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.

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Source basis

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Last reviewed

March 3, 2026

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