Key Takeaways
- • Sky9 Capital, a Singapore-headquartered, Asia-rooted technology venture capital firm with approximately $2 billion in assets under management, opened a Paris office at Station F, Europe's largest startup campus.
- • Founded by veteran venture capitalist Ron Cao, Sky9 has invested in and supported over 150 Asia- and US-based startups, resulting in 16 global IPOs and 19 M&A exits over more than a decade.
- • The Paris hub is designed to support portfolio companies expanding into Europe and to back European founders with global ambitions, positioning the firm as a bridge between European and Asian innovation.
- • Existing offices are in Shanghai and San Francisco, extending the firm's footprint to three continents beyond its Singapore headquarters.
Summary
Sky9 Capital, a global technology venture capital firm rooted in Asia with approximately $2 billion in assets under management, has opened an office in Paris at Station F, Europe's largest startup campus, according to a Business Wire announcement dated October 11, 2026. The firm is headquartered in Singapore and already maintains offices in Shanghai and San Francisco. The Paris office is described by the company as an important milestone in its international expansion and a reinforcement of its long-term commitment to the European innovation ecosystem.
Founded by veteran venture capitalist Ron Cao, Sky9 has invested in and supported more than 150 Asia- and US-based startups over more than a decade of investing. The firm reports that these investments have produced 16 global IPOs and 19 M&A exits. Cao said the firm partners with one of the best European startup ecosystems and aims to continue building its long-term commitment to connecting Europe and Asia, with a focus on supporting Asian companies expanding into Europe and backing European founders with global ambitions.
Roxanne Varza, Director of Station F, said Sky9's arrival strengthens the bridge between European and Asian innovation and would create connections for entrepreneurs developing projects internationally.
According to the company, the Paris office will function as a hub for portfolio companies expanding into Europe, a base for partnering with European founders, and a platform for collaboration between European and Asian businesses. The firm states it will connect founders and investors to its global network, operational expertise, and cross-border opportunities. The announcement did not disclose fund-level commitments, staffing levels, or dedicated European capital for the Paris office.
Founded by veteran venture capitalist Ron Cao, Sky9 has invested in and supported more than 150 Asia- and US-based startups over more than a decade of investing. The firm reports that these investments have produced 16 global IPOs and 19 M&A exits. Cao said the firm partners with one of the best European startup ecosystems and aims to continue building its long-term commitment to connecting Europe and Asia, with a focus on supporting Asian companies expanding into Europe and backing European founders with global ambitions.
Roxanne Varza, Director of Station F, said Sky9's arrival strengthens the bridge between European and Asian innovation and would create connections for entrepreneurs developing projects internationally.
According to the company, the Paris office will function as a hub for portfolio companies expanding into Europe, a base for partnering with European founders, and a platform for collaboration between European and Asian businesses. The firm states it will connect founders and investors to its global network, operational expertise, and cross-border opportunities. The announcement did not disclose fund-level commitments, staffing levels, or dedicated European capital for the Paris office.
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