Clayton Christopher
Director/Board Member at GELESIS INC
Net worth: 1 022 $ as of 2023-12-30
Profile
Clayton Christopher is the founder of Sweet Leaf Tea Co. (founded in 1997), Rhythm Superfoods LLC (founded in 2009), DE Spirits LLC (founded in 2009), Deep Eddy Distilling Co. (founded in 2010), and CAVU Venture Partners LLC (founded in 2015).
Mr. Christopher is also the founder of Mighty Swell Cocktail Co. LLC, SKU LLC, and Waterloo Sparkling Water Corp.
Mr. Christopher's current job(s) include being a Director at Gelesis, Inc., High Brew Coffee, Inc., CDF Investors LLC, The Beard Club, Inc., and Que Onda Beverage, Inc. Mr. Christopher's former job(s) include being a Director at Nulo, Inc., Piadina, Inc., Lyrical Foods, Inc., Big Brothers Big Sisters International, Greenlights for Nonprofit Success, Beanitos, Inc., Rebbl, Inc., Austin Eastciders LLC, good culture LLC, Sparkling Cocktail Corp., Kettle & Fire, Inc., Naturally Austin, Bridge Equipment Leasing Co., Ltd, Gelesis Holdings, Inc., and Capstar Special Purpose Acquisition Corp.
Mr. Christopher also served as the President-Innovation Board at The University of Texas at Austin.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GELESIS HOLDINGS, INC.
0.70% | 2023-03-16 | 510,768 ( 0.70% ) | 1 022 $ | 2023-12-30 |
Clayton Christopher active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| GELESIS INC | Director/Board Member | - |
The Beard Club, Inc.
 The Beard Club, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables The Beard Club, Inc. offers beard products at wholesale prices. The company was founded by Chris Stoikos, Alex Brown, Mike D’Agostini, and Richard Hagen and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
High Brew Coffee, Inc.
 High Brew Coffee, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables High Brew Coffee, Inc. manufactures and sells ready-to-drink cold brew coffee. The firm offers Black & Bold, Double Espresso, and Creamy Cappuccino +Protein. The company was founded by David Smith in 2013 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas. | Director/Board Member | - |
Que Onda Beverage, Inc.
 Que Onda Beverage, Inc. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Que Onda Beverage, Inc. manufactures and sells tequila beverages. The company was founded by Noah Gray, Max Dworin, Kelli Adams and Shay Mitchell and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2021-05-11 |
CDF Investors LLC
 CDF Investors LLC Investment ManagersFinance CDF Investors LLC engages in the investment and venture capital fund. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Waterloo Sparkling Water Corp.
 Waterloo Sparkling Water Corp. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Waterloo Sparkling Water Corp. engages in the production of fruit juices. It offers flavoured sparkling water including zesty grapefruit; grapefruit juice; sparkling water; and crisp and dry finish. The company was founded by Daniel Barne, Brandon Cason, and Sean Cusack in 2017 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Founder | - |
Former positions of Clayton Christopher
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| GELESIS HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2023-10-29 |
| GELESIS HOLDINGS, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2021-12-31 |
Kettle & Fire, Inc.
 Kettle & Fire, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables WalnuKettle & Fire, Inc. engages in making and selling beef bone broth through online. It offers chicken bone broth and mushroom bone broth. The company was founded by Nicholas Mares, and Justin Mares in 2013 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Director/Board Member | - |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| GELESIS HOLDINGS, INC. | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 27 |
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Sweet Leaf Tea Co.
 Sweet Leaf Tea Co. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Sweet Leaf Tea Co. produces and sells bottled tea and beverages. Its products include coffee-tea blends, sweet teas, green teas, fruit teas, lemonades and zero-calorie teas. The company was founded by Clayton Christopher and David Smith in 1997 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Gelesis, Inc.
 Gelesis, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Gelesis, Inc. operates as a consumer-centered biotherapeutics company, which engages in the development of novel therapies to induce weight loss and metabolic disorders. Its commercial product portfolio includes Plenity, an FDA-cleared product to aid in weight management, as well as potential therapies in development for patients with Type 2 Diabetes, Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease /Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis, and Functional Constipation. The company was founded by Yishai Zohar in 2006 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Health Technology |
Nulo, Inc.
 Nulo, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Nulo, Inc. produces and markets pet food products for dogs and cats. It sells its products through retail stores in the U.S. The company was founded by Michael Landa in 2010 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Rhythm Superfoods LLC
 Rhythm Superfoods LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Rhythm Superfoods, LLC produces and sells kale and sweet potato chips. It sells its products online and retail outlets, grocery stores, The company was founded by Scott Jensen, Clayton Christopher, David Smith, Larkin Robert and Keith Wahrer in 2009 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Commercial Services |
DE Spirits LLC
 DE Spirits LLC Food DistributorsDistribution Services DE Spirits LLC produces and distributes distilled beverages. The firm specializes in Vodka products. The company was founded by Clayton Christopher in 2009 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Distribution Services |
Piadina, Inc.
 Piadina, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Piadina, Inc. produces snack foods. Its products include Italian snack crisp bread and chips, cheese and garlic snacks, chimayo Chile pepper, starters, soups, cakes, salads and entrees. The company was founded by Lisa Marshall Spedale and Mark A. Spedale in 2011 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Lyrical Foods, Inc.
 Lyrical Foods, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Lyrical Foods, Inc. engages in the production of non-dairy products. It offers yogurt, cream cheese, artisanal cheese, pastas, and drinks. The company was founded by Tal Ronnen, Monte Casino and Patrick O. Brown in 2011 and is headquartered in Hayward, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
High Brew Coffee, Inc.
High Brew Coffee, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables High Brew Coffee, Inc. manufactures and sells ready-to-drink cold brew coffee. The firm offers Black & Bold, Double Espresso, and Creamy Cappuccino +Protein. The company was founded by David Smith in 2013 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters International | |
Greenlights for Nonprofit Success
 Greenlights for Nonprofit Success Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Greenlights for Nonprofit Success provides organizations and individuals with the tools and guidance they need to tackle complex community challenges. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Commercial Services |
Beanitos, Inc.
 Beanitos, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Beanitos, Inc. engages in the production and distribution of bean-based snack food products. Its products include real cheesy, white cheddar, hot chili lime, restaurant style, nacho cheese, original black bean, simply pinto bean, and better cheddar. The company was founded by Douglas Foreman and David B. Foreman in 2010 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Deep Eddy Distilling Co.
 Deep Eddy Distilling Co. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Deep Eddy Vodka produces and markets alcoholic beverages. It products include deep eddy ruby red vodka, deep eddy cranberry vodka, deep eddy sweet tea vodka, and deep eddy vodka. The firm provides meeting space with audio and video offerings. The company was founded by Clayton Christopher and Charles Edwin Auler in 2010 and is headquartered in Dripping Springs, TX. | Distribution Services |
Rebbl, Inc.
 Rebbl, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Rebbl, Inc. manufactures organic plant based beverages. It offers super herb elixirs, plant protein elixirs, gold label elixir, and sparkling tonics. The company was founded by Palo Hawken and David Batstone and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
CAVU Venture Partners LLC
 CAVU Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance CAVU Venture Partners LLC (CAVU Consumer Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Rohan Oza, Christopher Clayton, and Brett Thomas. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Austin Eastciders LLC
 Austin Eastciders LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Austin Eastciders LLC engages in growing apples and making and retailing ciders. It offers original dry sider, pineapple cider, hopped cider, Texas honey cider, blood orange cider, and ruby red grapefruit cider. The company was founded by Mark King and Ed Gibson in 2015 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Retail Trade |
SKU LLC
 SKU LLC Investment ManagersFinance SKU LLC provides investment services. The company is based in Austin, TX. The company was founded by Shari Wynne Ressler. | Finance |
good culture LLC
 good culture LLC Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables good culture LLC produces organic cottage cheese. It specializes in sour cream, strawberry chia, probiotic shots and smoothies The company was founded by Anders Eisner and Jesse Merrill in 2014 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
CDF Investors LLC
CDF Investors LLC Investment ManagersFinance CDF Investors LLC engages in the investment and venture capital fund. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Waterloo Sparkling Water Corp.
Waterloo Sparkling Water Corp. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Waterloo Sparkling Water Corp. engages in the production of fruit juices. It offers flavoured sparkling water including zesty grapefruit; grapefruit juice; sparkling water; and crisp and dry finish. The company was founded by Daniel Barne, Brandon Cason, and Sean Cusack in 2017 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Sparkling Cocktail Corp.
 Sparkling Cocktail Corp. Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing Sparkling Cocktail Corp. engages in a manufacturing industry. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Producer Manufacturing |
Mighty Swell Cocktail Co. LLC
 Mighty Swell Cocktail Co. LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Mighty Swell Cocktail Co. LLC provides ready-to-drink cocktail. The firm offers mango, peach and grapefruit flavours. The company was founded by Sean Cusack, Clayton Christopher and Daniel Barnes and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Kettle & Fire, Inc.
Kettle & Fire, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables WalnuKettle & Fire, Inc. engages in making and selling beef bone broth through online. It offers chicken bone broth and mushroom bone broth. The company was founded by Nicholas Mares, and Justin Mares in 2013 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Consumer Non-Durables |
The Beard Club, Inc.
The Beard Club, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables The Beard Club, Inc. offers beard products at wholesale prices. The company was founded by Chris Stoikos, Alex Brown, Mike D’Agostini, and Richard Hagen and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Capstar Special Purpose Acquisition Corp.
 Capstar Special Purpose Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Capstar Special Purpose Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company. It is formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on February 14, 2020 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Finance |
Que Onda Beverage, Inc.
Que Onda Beverage, Inc. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Que Onda Beverage, Inc. manufactures and sells tequila beverages. The company was founded by Noah Gray, Max Dworin, Kelli Adams and Shay Mitchell and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Naturally Austin | |
| Bridge Equipment Leasing Co., Ltd |
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