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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
Education
PHD
1994 - 1997
Research Intern
1993 - 1993