Charles Desmarais, Founder of Athena Club

About Charles Desmarais

Charles Desmarais is the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Athena Club, a direct-to-consumer personal care brand founded in 2017. He co-founded the company with Maria Markina and Allie Griswold. Desmarais has led Athena Club through multiple funding rounds, including a seed round and a Series B.

Charles Desmarais at a glance

• Company: Athena Club
• Total raised: $55M
• Latest round: Series B
• Investors: Cue Ball Capital, Henry Kravis, KKR, Philippe Laffont, Coatue Management, Desmarais Group
• Location: New York, United States

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