CARGO Therapeutics
San Mateo, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 26 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors
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Launched by Samsara in partnership with CAR T pioneers, advancing a clinically validated CD22 CAR T for lymphoma.
Founders & leadership
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Gina ChapmaninPresident & Chief Executive Officer2022–2025Gina Chapman is an executive with over 30 years of biopharma leadership experience across development, portfolio strategy, commercialization, business development, and operations at organizations ranging from startups to mature companies. She has served as CEO and Board Director, and recently led fundraising efforts including an IPO.
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Anup RadhakrishnaninInterim Chief Executive Officer2025–2025
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Cassandra Gianna LucaNamed on SEC filing
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Jeffrey WalshNamed on SEC filing
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Krishnan ViswanadhanNamed on SEC filing
Board
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Abraham BassanBoard director
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Crystal MackallBoard directorScientific Advisory Board - Oncology; Director, Stanford Center for Cancer Cell Therapy at Red Tree Venture
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Heath LukatchBoard director
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John OrwinBoard director
Investors · 7
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$68.8M disclosed across 1 round · 2023
▶$68.8MraisedMar 2023 · 19 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$68.8MraisedMar 2023 · 19 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Gina ChapmanExecutive Officer, Director
- Abraham BassanDirector
- Cassandra Gianna LucaDirector
- Jeffrey WalshDirector
- Krishnan ViswanadhanDirector
- Crystal MackallDirector
- Heath LukatchDirector
- John OrwinDirector
- Anup RadhakrishnanExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $200.8M
- Amount sold
- $68.8M
- First sale
- Feb 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2019
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does CARGO Therapeutics do?
- Launched by Samsara in partnership with CAR T pioneers, advancing a clinically validated CD22 CAR T for lymphoma.
- Who are CARGO Therapeutics's investors?
- CARGO Therapeutics's investors include Nextech Invest, Red Tree Venture, Samsara BioCapital, Ally Bridge Group, Janus Henderson Investors, Perceptive Xontogeny Venture, Third Rock Ventures.
- How much funding has CARGO Therapeutics raised?
- CARGO Therapeutics has disclosed $68.8M raised across 1 round.
- Where is CARGO Therapeutics headquartered?
- CARGO Therapeutics is headquartered in San Mateo, US.


