Matthieu van der Elst
Chief Impact Officer @ Cathay Capital
Matthieu van der Elst is a Series B investor at Cathay Capital focused on Chemical and Recycling. Matthieu has founded the Venture Capital initiative for the Michelin Group, with a target to detect, understand and support startups developing sustainable innovative technologies and new business models in the materials and mobility arena. Startups have the DNA to solve the world's most pressing challenges: the ability to grow fast, breakingsilos, and getting impact at a global scale for the vaster majority of people. Therefore, Michelin Ventures is relying on two pillars: firstly a ‘fund of funds’ approach covering several sectors and geographies, working alongside some leading VC funds worldwide; secondly a direct investment vehicle 'Michelin Ventures' targeting the strategic axes chosen by the Group. [Prior to that, after 15 years as consultant in several companies (PWC, WPP …) always with an innovation & strategy focus, Matthieu joined Michelin to head several functions in France and in China.]
- Total investments:
- 1
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 100%
Last updated:
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Industries Matthieu van der Elst invests in
Stages Matthieu van der Elst invests in
Countries Matthieu van der Elst invests in
Investment Focus
Industry
- Chemical 1 (100%)
- Recycling 1 (100%)
- Waste Management 1 (100%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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Pyrowave
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Pyrowave is a pioneer of the Plastic-to-Plastic microwave-based chemical recycling technology that allows post-consumer and post-industrial plastics to be regenerated and restored to their full value. Its patented high-power microwave catalytic depolymerization technology platform is the most advanced worldwide and is now at the forefront of thenew generation of plastics. By bringing plastics back to their molecular state identical to virgin materials, Pyrowave technology allows infinite recycling of plastics. | Series B / Apr 30, 2020 |
Co-Investors
About Cathay Capital
Cathay Capital is a leading international private equity firm active in cross-border investment. It supports the international expansion of middle-market companies in North America, China and Europe. Its team of 60 professionals based in New York, Shanghai, Beijing, Paris, Munich, and Silicon Valley leverages Cathay's business model andplatform to create value for companies. With more than $1.5 billion in assets under management, Cathay Capital has completed buyouts and growth capital investments in 59 platform companies across three continents.
Cathay Capital Contacts
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Matthieu van der Elst
Chief Impact Officer
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Mingpo Cai
Founder & President
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Stephan Torra
Partner
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Stephen Oesterle
Venture Partner
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Zhao Jing
Managing Partner
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What does Matthieu van der Elst invest in?
Matthieu van der Elst invests primarily in Chemical, Recycling and Waste Management startups, most often at Series B stage. Most of the 1 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Canada. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
When did Matthieu van der Elst last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for Matthieu van der Elst closed in Apr 2020. Shizune tracks 1 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
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Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
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