Henry Kaestner
Net worth: 23 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Henry Rice Kaestner is the founder of Bandwidth, Inc. (1999), Sovereign's Capital Management LLC (2011), and Republic Wireless, Inc. (2011).
He held the title of Executive Chairman at Bandwidth, Inc. from 2009 to 2010, Managing Partner at Sovereign's Capital Management LLC from 2011 to present, and Chairman at Republic Wireless, Inc. from 2011 to 2016.
Mr. Kaestner is also the founder of Chapel Hill Broadband, Inc., DurhamCares, and Chapel Hill Brokers.
He currently holds positions as Director at Thrive Farmers International, Inc., Director at Sovereign's Capital II LP, Director at ClouFactory Holdings Ltd., and Advisory Board & Investor at Cofounders Capital Management LLC.
Mr. Kaestner previously held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Bandwidth International from 2000 to 2001 and Senior Staff Consultant at Arthur Andersen LLP from 1991 to 1992.
He also served as an Advisor at LaunchBox Digital LLC.
Mr. Kaestner received his undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware in 1991.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BANDWIDTH INC.
12.49% | 2024-03-14 | 806,902 ( 12.49% ) | 15 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
BANDWIDTH INC. CLASS A
1.91% | 2024-03-14 | 464,133 ( 1.91% ) | 8 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Henry Kaestner active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Cofounders Capital Management LLC
 Cofounders Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Cofounders Capital Management LLC (Cofounders Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by David Gardner. The firm is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of Henry Kaestner
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| BANDWIDTH INC. | Founder | 2018-10-29 |
Republic Wireless, Inc.
 Republic Wireless, Inc. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Republic Wireless, Inc. engages in the provision telecommunication services. It offer phones, SIM kit, home products, and phone accessories. Its services include cell phone financing and home tech protection. The company was founded by Chris Chuang, David A. Morken and Henry Kaestner in November 2011 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC. | Founder | 2016-10-31 |
Bandwidth International
 Bandwidth International Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Part of Bandwidth, Inc., Bandwidth International is a private company that provides an online business-to-business bandwidth marketplace. The company is based in Chapel Hill, NC. Bandwidth International was acquired by Bandwidth, Inc. on January 17, 2001. | President | 2001-01-30 |
Arthur Andersen LLP
 Arthur Andersen LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1992-07-31 |
Chapel Hill Broadband, Inc.
 Chapel Hill Broadband, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of Cantor Fitzgerald LP, Chapel Hill Broadband, Inc. is a private company that provides broadband brokerage services. The company is based in Cary, NC. The company was founded by Henry Rice Kaestner. Chapel Hill Broadband was acquired by Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. on July 10, 2001. | Founder | - |
Training of Henry Kaestner
| University of Delaware | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 8 |
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Arthur Andersen LLP
Arthur Andersen LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
| Bandwidth, Inc. | |
Bandwidth International
Bandwidth International Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Part of Bandwidth, Inc., Bandwidth International is a private company that provides an online business-to-business bandwidth marketplace. The company is based in Chapel Hill, NC. Bandwidth International was acquired by Bandwidth, Inc. on January 17, 2001. | Retail Trade |
Chapel Hill Broadband, Inc.
Chapel Hill Broadband, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of Cantor Fitzgerald LP, Chapel Hill Broadband, Inc. is a private company that provides broadband brokerage services. The company is based in Cary, NC. The company was founded by Henry Rice Kaestner. Chapel Hill Broadband was acquired by Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. on July 10, 2001. | Finance |
Chapel Hill Brokers
 Chapel Hill Brokers Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of TP ICAP Group Plc, Chapel Hill Brokers is a private company that provides brokerages services to the power industry. Chapel Hill Brokers is based in Chapel Hill, NC. Chapel Hill Brokers was acquired by APB Energy, Inc. on June 21, 2000. The company was founded by Henry Rice Kaestner. | Finance |
LaunchBox Digital LLC
 LaunchBox Digital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2007 by Julius Genachowski, Sean Greene and John McKinley, LaunchBox Digital LLC is a business incubator and venture capital firm located Durham, North Carolina. | Finance |
Republic Wireless, Inc.
Republic Wireless, Inc. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Republic Wireless, Inc. engages in the provision telecommunication services. It offer phones, SIM kit, home products, and phone accessories. Its services include cell phone financing and home tech protection. The company was founded by Chris Chuang, David A. Morken and Henry Kaestner in November 2011 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC. | Communications |
Cofounders Capital Management LLC
Cofounders Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Cofounders Capital Management LLC (Cofounders Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by David Gardner. The firm is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina. | Finance |
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