Kathryn Cavanaugh
Director/Board Member at GELESIS INC
Net worth: 123 $ as of 2023-12-30
Profile
Kathryn Cavanaugh is the founder of Capstar Ventures, which was founded in 2019.
She is currently a Director at Capstar SPV-USA2 LLC and a Board Member at Gelesis, Inc., St. Frank Ltd., Flowerbx Ltd., 1and8, Inc., and Arjolo, Inc. Ms. Cavanaugh's former jobs include Director-Franchise Growth Strategy at The Bar Method, Inc., Managing director at Healthbox LLC, Independent Director at Capstar Special Purpose Acquisition Corp., Venture Associate at De Novo Ventures, Vice President & Talent at Mainsail Management Co LLC, and Advisor at Grace Beauty Capital LLC.
Ms. Cavanaugh received an undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1997 and an MBA degree from Harvard Business School in 2005.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GELESIS HOLDINGS, INC.
0.08% | 2023-03-16 | 61,639 ( 0.08% ) | 123 $ | 2023-12-30 |
Kathryn Cavanaugh active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| GELESIS INC | Director/Board Member | 2021-12-31 |
Capstar Ventures
 Capstar Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Capstar Ventures (Capstar Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Kathryn Cavanaugh. The firm is headquartered in Austin, Texas. | Founder | 2018-12-31 |
Arjolo, Inc.
 Arjolo, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Arjolo, Inc. engages in the manufacture of hair and skin care products. Its products include hair and body wash, antibacterial body wipes, deodorant, lip balm, face sunscreen, face moisturizer, shaving foam, and hair grooming paste. The company was founded by Samuel Benjamin Bernet and Justin Guilbert in 2018 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | 2020-01-31 |
1and8, Inc.
 1and8, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services 1and8, Inc. is an interactive art exhibit with ice cream and candy themed exhibits. The company was founded by Maryellis Bunn and Manish Vora and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2021-03-31 |
Flowerbx Ltd.
 Flowerbx Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Flowerbx Ltd. operates as an online store that sells curated, hand-picked and fresh flowers. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | 2021-07-31 |
St. Frank Ltd.
 St. Frank Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade St Frank Ltd. engages in the retail and sale of pillows, textiles, dinnerware, and other living room products through online. Its products include light star muong, ecru maze kuba cloth, blush cactus silk, and light star muong fitted crib sheet. The company was headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2019-08-31 |
Capstar SPV-USA2 LLC
 Capstar SPV-USA2 LLC Investment ManagersFinance Part of Capstar Ventures, Capstar SPV-USA2 LLC is a venture capital fund. The private company is based in Austin, DE. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Kathryn Cavanaugh
| Companies | Position | End |
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| GELESIS HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2022-12-31 |
Grace Beauty Capital LLC
 Grace Beauty Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Grace Beauty Capital LLC (Grace Beauty Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of Grace Beauty LLC founded in 2007 by Frank A. Fazzinga III. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Private Equity Investor | 2020-11-30 |
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Training of Kathryn Cavanaugh
| University of Notre Dame | Undergraduate Degree |
| Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 13 |
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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 |
St. Frank Ltd.
St. Frank Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade St Frank Ltd. engages in the retail and sale of pillows, textiles, dinnerware, and other living room products through online. Its products include light star muong, ecru maze kuba cloth, blush cactus silk, and light star muong fitted crib sheet. The company was headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Retail Trade |
De Novo Ventures LLC
 De Novo Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance De Novo Ventures LLC (De Novo ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Frederick Dotzler, Richard Ferrari and David Mauney. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. | Finance |
Mainsail Management Co LLC
 Mainsail Management Co LLC Investment ManagersFinance Mainsail Management Co LLC (Mainsail Management Co ) is a private equity firm founded in 2003 by Jason Payne and Gavin Turner. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
The Bar Method, Inc.
 The Bar Method, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Anytime Worldwide LLC, The Bar Method, Inc. sells women's apparel and accessories through an online platform. The private company is based in San Francisco, CA. | Distribution Services |
Healthbox LLC
 Healthbox LLC Investment ManagersFinance Healthbox LLC (healthbox) is a venture capital firm subsidiary of Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society founded by Nina Nashif in 2011. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
Grace Beauty Capital LLC
Grace Beauty Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Grace Beauty Capital LLC (Grace Beauty Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of Grace Beauty LLC founded in 2007 by Frank A. Fazzinga III. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Flowerbx Ltd.
Flowerbx Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Flowerbx Ltd. operates as an online store that sells curated, hand-picked and fresh flowers. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Retail Trade |
1and8, Inc.
1and8, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services 1and8, Inc. is an interactive art exhibit with ice cream and candy themed exhibits. The company was founded by Maryellis Bunn and Manish Vora and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Consumer Services |
Arjolo, Inc.
Arjolo, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Arjolo, Inc. engages in the manufacture of hair and skin care products. Its products include hair and body wash, antibacterial body wipes, deodorant, lip balm, face sunscreen, face moisturizer, shaving foam, and hair grooming paste. The company was founded by Samuel Benjamin Bernet and Justin Guilbert in 2018 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | 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 |
Capstar Ventures
Capstar Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Capstar Ventures (Capstar Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Kathryn Cavanaugh. The firm is headquartered in Austin, Texas. | Finance |
Capstar SPV-USA2 LLC
Capstar SPV-USA2 LLC Investment ManagersFinance Part of Capstar Ventures, Capstar SPV-USA2 LLC is a venture capital fund. The private company is based in Austin, DE. | Finance |
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