Cathay Investments Ltd.

Profile

Cathay Investments Ltd. is a UK-based investment firm founded in 2003, focusing on mid-cap companies. The firm was established by an entrepreneur with a background in dentistry, who successfully grew and sold a dental corporate to a private equity buyer. Cathay Investments has a diverse team working across various sectors, with a strong emphasis on chemicals and logistics. The firm is known for its extensive network of international contacts and its ability to leverage internal resources from subsidiaries across the UK and Europe.

Cathay Investments primarily invests in sectors such as chemicals, logistics, toys, and healthcare. The firm has significantly expanded its investments in chemicals and logistics, with recent acquisitions enhancing its third-party logistics and transport businesses. Cathay Investments operates predominantly within the UK and Europe, continually seeking new opportunities both domestically and internationally. The firm does not publicly disclose its total assets under management or specific fund details.

Notable companies within Cathay Investments' portfolio include Mercian Logistics, which provides distribution and fulfilment services; The Original Poster Company, a distributor of greeting cards; and Perkins Group Services, a distributor of toys and stationery. Other key investments include Sussex Vision International, a supplier of optical equipment, and Amethyst Global Freight, which offers specialist freight forwarding solutions.