Capstar Ventures

Capstar Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in innovative consumer companies. The firm partners with passionate founders who address their own pain points, building authentic brands that resonate with today's consumers. Its approach centers on identifying and supporting businesses poised to shape the future of the consumer market.

Kathryn Cavanaugh founded Capstar Ventures in 2019. Her extensive background includes roles at Grace Beauty Capital, De Novo Ventures, and Merck & Co., along with an MBA from Harvard Business School. Cavanaugh established the firm to back founders who bring genuine empathy and lived experience to their consumer product development, leveraging her long-standing expertise in early-stage investing.

The firm partners with early-stage consumer brands. Capstar Ventures aims to cultivate companies that exhibit a profound understanding of contemporary consumer desires, guiding them to become influential leaders within their industries and effectively meet the evolving demands of the market.