Jacky Abitbol
Cathay Innovation, Managing Partner Europe
Speaker Bio
Jacky Abitbol is a Managing Partner at Cathay Innovation, based in Paris.
Since 2016, he has led the firm's activities across Europe and Latin America, with an emphasis on digital health, AI-driven technologies, and innovative solutions.
He has conducted over 40 investments including Glovo, Owkin, Ledger, Nabla, Aquemia, and Flowdesk, helping them scale international through Cathay's global ecosystem, industry expertise and strategic insight.
He works closely with leadership teams to refine strategy, enter new markets and enhance business performance, drawing on his extensive expertise in cross-border expansion.
Earlier in his career. Jacky held senior corporate development roles, including Director at Orange Capital and at SanDisk, bringing a hands-on perspective to his investment approach.
He holds an NBA from Boston University and a Business Administration Degree from Madrid Business School and is committed to delivering measurable results for companies and investors while remaining attentive to the technological trends transforming industries.