Yishai Zohar
Chairman at Gelesis Srl
Net worth: 2 221 $ as of 2023-12-30
Profile
Yishai Zohar is the founder of Gelesis, Inc. established in 2006, where he served as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director.
He is also the founder of Puretech Health LLC and Zeta Ltd.
Currently, Mr. Zohar is the Chairman of Gelesis Srl.
In the past, he worked as a Director at ENDRA Life Sciences, Inc. and as a Captain in the Israeli Air Force.
Mr. Zohar also served as the Chief Financial Officer, Secretary & Treasurer at Gelesis Holdings, Inc. from 2023 to 2023.
Mr. Zohar completed his undergraduate degree from Tel-Aviv University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GELESIS HOLDINGS, INC.
1.51% | 2023-03-16 | 1,110,668 ( 1.51% ) | 2 221 $ | 2023-12-30 |
Yishai Zohar active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Gelesis Srl
 Gelesis Srl BiotechnologyHealth Technology Gelesis Srl engages in the manufacture, research, and development of treatment solutions and interventions for gastrointestinal diseases. It also develops products and technologies which offers solutions to induce weight loss, improve glycemic control, and manage blood sugar levels in overweight and obese patients, including those with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Calimera, Italy. | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Yishai Zohar
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| GELESIS HOLDINGS, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2023-08-15 |
| GELESIS INC | Founder | 2022-01-31 |
Puretech Health LLC
 Puretech Health LLC Investment ManagersFinance Puretech Health LLC (PureTech Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of PureTech Health Plc founded in 2000 by Daphne Zohar, Robert Langer and Ben Shapiro. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Founder | 2008-07-29 |
| Israeli Air Force | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| ENDRA LIFE SCIENCES INC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Yishai Zohar
| Tel-Aviv University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| ENDRA LIFE SCIENCES INC. | Health Technology |
| GELESIS HOLDINGS, INC. | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 5 |
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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 |
Puretech Health LLC
Puretech Health LLC Investment ManagersFinance Puretech Health LLC (PureTech Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of PureTech Health Plc founded in 2000 by Daphne Zohar, Robert Langer and Ben Shapiro. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Finance |
| Israeli Air Force | |
| Zeta Ltd. | |
Gelesis Srl
Gelesis Srl BiotechnologyHealth Technology Gelesis Srl engages in the manufacture, research, and development of treatment solutions and interventions for gastrointestinal diseases. It also develops products and technologies which offers solutions to induce weight loss, improve glycemic control, and manage blood sugar levels in overweight and obese patients, including those with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Calimera, Italy. | Health Technology |
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