With an international career spanning over 16 years, Matthieu has been a dynamic force in the realms of innovation and sustainability, bridging the gap between the USA and Europe at BNP Paribas before joining Cathay innovation in October 2024.

Founded in Paris in 2015, Cathay Innovation now manages over $2.5B AUM with additional offices in San Francisco,  Berlin, Shanghai and Singapore and has invested in over 100 startups including Chime (NASDAQ: CHYM), Pinduoduo (NASDAQ: PDD), Glovo (acq. Delivery Hero), Wallbox (NYSE: WBX), Owkin, Ledger, ZenBusiness, Alma, Descartes Underwriting and more.

Matthieu has advised global leaders in mobility, energy, financial services, retail, and food & ag sectors, guiding them on their innovation strategies and climate journeys.

Most recently, Matthieu served as the Head of BNP Paribas’ innovation lab in San Francisco and was the US Venture Partner for the BNP Paribas Solar Impulse Venture Fund, a €172M climate tech early stage fund.

His leadership has been recognized, with the Financial Times Sifted naming him one of the top 36 European climate tech leaders to follow in 2022. Since December 2024, he is also board member of the French Tech San Francisco gathering entrepreneurs, top executives, investors, engineers and public leaders bridging the French and Silicon Valley tech ecosystems.