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Catalight (formerly CG Consulting)

Expert Network · Founded 2010 · Hong Kong
Inference

Greater China-focused expert network providing Hong Kong and mainland China market expertise, cross-border research capabilities, and industry events for Asia-focused investors.

Greater China depth Bilingual operations Industry events 15+ year HK track record
80K+
Experts
Positioning
150+
Employees
Inference
Per-call
Pricing
Verified

Services

Expert CallsChina Market ResearchIndustry EventsCross-Border Research

Best For

Greater ChinaHong Kong InvestorsCross-Border Asia

When Not Ideal

No China needsNeed global coverageWant self-serviceBudget-constrained

Key Strengths

  • ✓ Deepest Greater China coverage among specialist expert networks
  • ✓ Bilingual English/Mandarin operations for cross-border research
  • ✓ Industry events format valued in Chinese business culture
  • ✓ 15+ year Hong Kong operating history

Watch-outs

  • ⚠ Coverage limited primarily to Greater China
  • ⚠ Limited public information about funding and financials
  • ⚠ Smaller than global networks outside China
  • ⚠ Chinese regulatory constraints can limit expert engagement

Deep Dive

1 Overview
Catalight, formerly known as CG Consulting, is a Greater China-focused expert network headquartered in Hong Kong. Founded in 2010, the company has built deep coverage across mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, connecting global investors and consultancies with Chinese industry experts through bilingual (English/Mandarin) operations. The company differentiates through its combination of expert consultations and industry events that connect investors with senior Chinese executives — a format particularly valued in the relationship-driven Chinese business culture. With 80,000+ experts focused primarily on Greater China markets, Catalight serves as a specialist complement to global networks for clients needing deep Chinese market intelligence.
2 History

Founded in 2010 as CG Consulting in Hong Kong, the company built its expert network business with deep relationships across mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The company later rebranded to Catalight.

2010
Founded as CG Consulting in Hong Kong
2010-2020
Built expert network to 80K+ across Greater China; expanded industry events program
2020-2025
Rebranded to Catalight; enhanced bilingual AI-powered matching capabilities
3 Services in Detail

Expert Consultations

One-on-one consultations with vetted experts across Greater China. Bilingual English/Mandarin operations enable access to Chinese executives not reachable through English-only networks.

Industry Events

Curated events connecting global investors with senior Chinese executives for group discussions and networking.

Cross-Border Research

Research spanning mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, with bilingual compliance screening for cross-border engagements.

4 AI & Platform

Catalight uses AI-powered matching optimized for Greater China, with bilingual compliance screening in English and Mandarin.

  • ◆ AI-powered expert matching for Greater China markets
  • ◆ Bilingual compliance screening (English/Mandarin)
  • ◆ Automated cross-border conflict detection
  • ◆ Expert management across mainland/HK/Taiwan jurisdictions
5 Compliance

Catalight navigates the regulatory landscape spanning Hong Kong SFC and mainland China CSRC frameworks with bilingual compliance processes.

  • ● Hong Kong SFC-aligned compliance policies
  • ● Mainland China CSRC regulatory compliance
  • ● Bilingual vetting in English and Mandarin
  • ● Cross-border conflict detection across Greater China
  • ● 15+ year compliance track record in Hong Kong
Regulatory Context

Operating across Greater China requires specialized compliance expertise spanning HK SFC, mainland CSRC, and Taiwan FSC. Clean regulatory record.

6 Client Fit

Purpose-built for clients needing deep Greater China expertise.

  • → Global investors researching Chinese market opportunities
  • → PE/VC firms conducting due diligence on Chinese targets
  • → Consulting firms needing Greater China industry specialists
  • → Corporations evaluating Chinese market entry
7 Notable Facts
  • • Formerly known as CG Consulting; rebranded to Catalight
  • • 15+ year operating history in Hong Kong
  • • Industry events connect investors with senior Chinese executives
  • • Bilingual operations spanning English and Mandarin
8 Source Notes & Methodology
  • ℹ Catalight website — company overview and services
  • ℹ INEX ONE Expert Network Directory — profile listing
  • ℹ Expert network industry directories
9 Data Confidence Ratings

Each data point in this profile is graded for source confidence. Here's what each badge means:

Verified Confirmed by official company disclosures, regulatory filings, or multiple independent sources.
Positioning Based on company marketing claims or self-reported data that could not be independently verified.
Inference Estimated or inferred from indirect evidence, third-party aggregators, or industry context.
Partially Unverifiable Some aspects verified but full claim cannot be independently confirmed (e.g., private company financials from third-party estimates).

This profile's ratings

founded: partially-unverifiable headquarters: verified expertCount: positioning employeeCount: partially-unverifiable pricingModel: verified services: positioning compliance: positioning overview: positioning history: partially-unverifiable servicesDetailed: positioning aiPlatform: positioning complianceExtended: positioning clientFit: inference strengths: positioning caveats: inference notableFacts: partially-unverifiable
10 How We Researched This

This profile was researched and written by the ExpertNetworks.net editorial team using a multi-source methodology:

  1. Primary sources: Company website, press releases, SEC/regulatory filings, and official announcements
  2. Third-party verification: Industry reports (Integrity Research, Inex One), news coverage (TechCrunch, Bloomberg, FT), and data aggregators (PitchBook, Tracxn, Crunchbase)
  3. Cross-referencing: Claims were checked against multiple independent sources where possible; single-source claims are flagged
  4. Confidence grading: Each data point is rated as Verified, Positioning (company-claimed), or Inference (estimated from indirect evidence)

We do not accept payment from any expert network for inclusion or favorable coverage. If you spot an error, contact us with the correction and source.

Last fact-checked: 2026-03-07

Industries Served

Financial ServicesTechnologyHealthcareConsumerReal EstateManufacturing

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Last updated: 2026-03-07