Cathy Gao
VCPartner, Sapphire Ventures
B2B AI and SaaS, Forbes Midas Rising Star 2024
Menlo Park, CA$10M–$100M checks4 notable investments
Series ASeries B+
Enterprise SaaSAISecurityHealthcareInfrastructure
Background
Cathy Gao is a Partner at Sapphire Ventures focused on B2B AI and software. She studied economics and history at Wharton, graduating summa cum laude, and previously invested at AXA Venture Partners, began her career at TA Associates and Blackstone, and joined Gusto at Series B for firsthand high-growth software experience. She was recognized on the 2024 Forbes Midas List Rising Stars and sits on the boards of EliseAI, Blue J, Jeeva AI, and Sword Health.
Investment Thesis
Back founders building AI-native companies that become core to how work gets done, driving measurable outcomes and workflow ownership.
Investment Focus
Stages
Series ASeries B+
Typical check: $10M–$100M
Sectors
Enterprise SaaSAISecurityHealthcareInfrastructure
Based in: Menlo Park, CA (North America)
Notable Investments
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026