Cathay Biotech

formerly Cathay Industrial BiotechIPO

Cathay Biotech is an advanced materials company in Shanghai, China, founded in 2000. It has raised $223.0M across 5 rounds, most recently a $135.0M Private Equity in December 2015.

Renewable, recyclable, and cost-effective bio-based materials

Headquarters
Shanghai
Employees
1001–5000
Founded
2000
Business Model
B2B
Total Funding
$223.0M
Last Round
$135.0M Private EquityDec 2015
Rounds
5
Type
Public

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About

Founded in 2000, Cathay Biotech Inc. is a globally leading biotechnology company publicly listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's STAR market. Focusing on an integrated polyamide industrial chain, Cathay Biotech utilizes bio-manufacturing technology to research, develop, produce, and sell innovative bio-based materials. The company has developed a range of large-scale industrialized biotechnologies, including bio-converted long-chain dicarboxylic acids, bio-based 1,5-pentanediamine, and bio-based polyamide. Distinguished by 'renewable, recyclable, and cost-effective' properties, Cathay Biotech's products serve diverse industries including automotive, electronic and electrical, smartphone, apparel, and textiles. The company is currently developing technologies for fiber-reinforced bio-based polyamide composites, targeting the alternative energy, green building, logistics, and oil and gas pipe sectors.

Summary

It lists 1001–5000 employees. It has raised $223.0M in total across 5 rounds, most recently a $135.0M Private Equity round in Dec 2015. Investors include Goldman Sachs, SBI Investment and HBM Healthcare Investments.

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Funding & Exit History

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IPOAug 2020

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Funding: Venture Round through Private Equity. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.

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