Astronomer Launches Investigation Into CEO Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot’s Coldplay K!ss Cam Sc@ndal

Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot. Courtesy of Bain Capital Ventures

Astronomer is conducting a “formal investigation” after CEO Andy Byron was involved in a kiss cam scandal with colleague Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert.

“Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding,” a Friday, July 18, statement shared via LinkedIn reads. “Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability. The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter and we will have additional details to share very shortly.”

The tech company further noted that Byron, who has been the firm’s CEO since 2023, has not “put out any statement” despite widespread speculation.

Byron and Cabot attended Coldplay’s concert in Massachusetts on Wednesday, July 16, where they were seen cuddling on a jumbotron. They tried to hide when they realized the cameras were on them.

They have not further addressed their relationship status. Us Weekly has reached out for comment.

After Byron and Cabot attempted to dodge the limelight, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin jokingly questioned their reasoning.

“Whoa, look at these two. Alright, come on. You’re OK,” Martin, 48, said via social media footage. “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy. I’m not quite sure what to do.”

He continued, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy. I’m not quite sure what to do.”

Later during the kiss cam segment, Martin double-checked that a different couple featured on screen was indeed in a romantic relationship.

“Are you two a legitimate couple?” the British singer asked, also wondering if they understood English. “OK, I’m just gonna risk it. Can you hear me?”

As Byron and Cabot’s kiss cam scandal dominated social media, rumors also surfaced that the pair attended the Coldplay concert with another colleague, which Astronomer denied in its Friday statement.

“Alyssa Stoddard was not at the event, and no other employees were in the video,” the statement added, mentioning Cabot’s coworker in the People department.

Both Cabot and Stoddard have worked for the tech company since 2024.

“Kristin’s exceptional leadership and deep expertise in talent management, employee engagement, and scaling people strategies will be critical as we continue our rapid trajectory,” Andy — who is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron — previously said of Cabot in a November 2024 press release. “She is a proven leader at multiple growth-stage companies and her passion for fostering diverse, collaborative workplaces makes her a perfect fit for Astronomer.”