Caley Castelein

Caley Castelein is a prominent figure in the healthcare investment sector, serving as a Founder and Partner at Kearny Venture Partners, a San Francisco-based private equity firm that focuses on early-stage investments in the healthcare sector.13

Dr. Castelein's professional background includes:

1. Education: He holds an M.D. from the University of California, San Francisco - School of Medicine.2

2. Venture Capital Experience: Since March 2006, Dr. Castelein has been a Managing Director and founder of Kearny Venture Partners, L.P., a healthcare venture capital fund.4

3. Additional Ventures: He is also the founder of KVP Capital LP (founded in 2013) and Tourmaline Sub, Inc. (founded in 2022).5

4. Board Memberships: Dr. Castelein serves on the boards of several companies, including:

   • Alivecor
   • Boreal
   • Newbridge Pharmaceuticals3
   • AADi Bioscience (as Chairman)7
   • Aerpio (since March 2017)7

Dr. Castelein's expertise lies in identifying and investing in promising healthcare companies, particularly those in early stages of development. His work at Kearny Venture Partners involves managing investments and providing strategic guidance to portfolio companies in the healthcare sector.16