Private Equity · Since 1977
BUILDING DREAMS SINCE 1977
Five decades of backing founders through growth, transition, and everything in between.
About Cathay Holdings
Shaping Dreams Since 1977
Cathay Holdings traces its roots to a founding partnership with the Swire Group and its subsidiary, Cathay Pacific Airlines — an alliance built on trust between two family-minded institutions on opposite sides of the Pacific.
Nearly five decades later, that same principle guides every investment we make: we back people first, structure capital second, and measure success in relationships that outlast any single deal.
1977
- Founded in partnership with Swire Group
HK → FL
- Hong Kong roots, Orlando based
Private
- Family-held holding company
Our Expertise
Where We Create Value
Eight ways we partner with owners and management teams — each a distinct tool we apply to the situation at hand.
Acquisition
Acquiring controlling stakes in established businesses to grow their reach and unlock new potential.
Leveraged Buyouts
Financing an acquisition primarily with borrowed capital secured against the target's own assets and cash flow.
Recapitalization
Reshaping a company's balance of debt and equity to strengthen its footing for the next stage of growth.
Shareholding Restructuring
Realigning ownership stakes among partners so incentives match the company's long-term direction.
Capital Increases
Injecting fresh equity into a business to fund expansion, acquisitions, or new capacity.
International Expansion
Guiding portfolio companies as they establish operations and partnerships in new markets abroad.
Mezzanine Lending
Providing flexible hybrid financing that bridges the gap between senior debt and equity.
Investments in Capital Growth
Committing patient capital to businesses positioned for sustained, long-term growth.
Portfolio
See the Work We've Built
A selection of the acquisitions and partnerships Cathay Holdings has shaped over five decades.