Cathy Gao is a renowned partner at Sapphire Ventures with a passion for discovering exceptional founders and supporting them in building superb companies. She is an Economics and Finance alumna of the prestigious Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Cathy brings an exceptional skill set and breadth of experience to her role as a Partner at Sapphire Ventures, where she works to discover, invest in, and support high-growth technology companies.

Before joining Sapphire Ventures, Cathy was an essential part of the growth of several innovative startups. She was an Investor at CaptivateIQ, Paradox, and Gorgias, and served as a Board Observer at Gem, Medable Inc, and UJET. Cathy is committed to helping founders build remarkable companies, and her previous experience in these roles shows her dedication to emerging technology fields.

Cathy's ability to identify promising technology startups and startups in related fields is a key asset for Sapphire Ventures. Her previous experience with companies like Gusto, TA Associates, and Blackstone, where she was an Analyst, has prepared her to help founders grow their businesses.