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Simon Wu
Partner, Cathay Innovation
Company

Based in
San Francisco, CA
Invests
Series A To B
Type
Investor
Simon Wu is a Partner at Cathay Innovation, where he has led US investments since 2016. He backs Series A and B startups in software, fintech, digital health, and consumer technology, with a focus on companies rearchitecting products around AI. His portfolio includes Chime, ZenBusiness, and Skan AI. Before Cathay, he worked at VMware and in UBS's technology investment banking group. Wu holds a degree from UC Berkeley and was named to Venture Capital Journal's 40 Under 40 list in 2020.
Relevant Investments
Momenta
Develops autonomous driving software for passenger vehicles, robotaxis, and commercial trucks in China and Europe.
Public, IPO 2026
www.momenta.ai
Wallbox
Manufactures smart electric vehicle charging hardware, including bidirectional home chargers and public fast chargers.
Public (NYSE: WBX)
www.wallbox.com
David Energy
Installs and manages commercial batteries in New York City that cut electricity costs by shifting usage off peak.
Growth
www.davidenergy.com
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