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Denis Barrier

Founder of Cathay Africinvest Innovation

France

Overview 

Denis Barrier is the Co-founder and CEO of Cathay Innovation and serves as the Managing Partner at Cathay Capital, with a strong background in business development, strategy, and advertising. His career highlights include leading investments in notable companies like Chime and MoPub, and holding key roles at Orange Group and Iris Capital.

Work Experience 

  • Co-Founder

    2019 - Current

  • Co-founder and CEO

    2015

    Cathay Innovation is a global venture capital partnership, created in affiliation with Cathay Capital. We partner with visionary entrepreneurs, committed to the sustainable transformation of the world through innovation and technology. Such transformation is accelerated by leveraging our global network in Europe, Asia, North America and Africa, our deep relationships with more than 20 large corporates who invested in our funds, and our solid experience in operational excellence

Cathay Innovation is a global multi-stage venture capital firm investing in startups impacting the world.

  • Partner

    2012 - 2015

  • Head of venture capital and corporate venture

    2011 - 2012

  • Managing Director

    2007 - 2010

  • Head of Defence, Aerospace and Media

    2004 - 2007

  • Investment Director

    1998 - 2004

  • Scientist of Contingent

    1996 - 1997

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