Kim Folsom Overview
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- Founders First...
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Founder, Chief...
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B2C
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2
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Kim Folsom General Information
Biography
Ms. Kim Folsom is the Founder and serves as Chief Executive Officer & Chairperson at Founders First Capital Partners. Ms. Kim is a Co-Founder of Manhattan Street Capital. She co-founded REEL Qualified and served as its Chief Executive Officer. Before their work in academia, Ms. Folsom was the founder, CEO, and Chief Revenue Officer of ShowUhow, Inc., a company that developed and delivered video-based instructions for do-it-yourself projects. Kim grew the company from its inception in 2008 to a successful exit in 2014. Ms. Folsom is a passionate advocate for entrepreneurship and has been instrumental in helping to launch and grow numerous businesses. Kim is a sought-after speaker and advisor, and their work has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Entrepreneur and Inc. magazines. Kim T. Folsom holds an MBA from Pepperdine University and a BSIS with a Major in IDS and Minor coursework in Economics from San Diego State University.
Contact Information
Address
- 9920 Pacific Heights Boulevard
- Suite 400
- San Diego, CA 92121
- United States
Kim Folsom Positions (3)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
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| Founders First Capital Partners | Investor | Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Chairperson | San Diego, CA | Accelerator/Incubator | |
| Founders First CDC | Investor | Founder & Board Chair | San Diego, CA | Accelerator/Incubator | |
| Manhattan Street Capital | Company | Co-Founder | San Diego, CA | Other Financial Services |
Kim Folsom Board Seats (2)
| Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
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| Founders First Capital Partners | Specialized Finance | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | San Diego, CA | |
| Founders First CDC | San Diego, CA |
Kim Folsom Lead Partner on Deals (50)
Kim Folsom has been the lead partner on 50 deals. Their latest deal was with Harden Enterprise Services, a other commercial products company. The deal was made for on 09-Nov-2023.
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
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| Harden Enterprise Services | 09-Nov-2023 | Accelerator/Incubator | Completed | Other Commercial Products | Coldspring, TX | |
| 196 Productions | 29-Jun-2023 | Completed | Movies, Music and Entertainment | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| And Still We Rise | 29-Jun-2023 | Completed | Clinics/Outpatient Services | Boston, MA | ||
| Arubah | 29-Jun-2023 | Completed | Other Healthcare Services | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Creative Happens | 29-Jun-2023 | Completed | Other Commercial Services | San Diego, CA | ||
| Design By Melo | 29-Jun-2023 | Completed | Construction and Engineering | St. Louis Park, MN | ||
| Good Black Art | 29-Jun-2023 | Completed | Other Services (B2C Non-Financial) | New York, NY | ||
| Hypernovas Productions | 29-Jun-2023 | Completed | Movies, Music and Entertainment | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Kirrin Finch | 29-Jun-2023 | Accelerator/Incubator | Completed | Clothing | New York, NY | |
| Life Juices | 29-Jun-2023 | Accelerator/Incubator | Completed | Beverages | Saint Paul, MN |
Kim Folsom Network (78)
Board Members (8)
| Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
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| Shuaib Siddiqui | Founders First Capital Partners | Founders First Capital Partners | San Diego, CA | |
| Barbara Clarke | Founders First Capital Partners | The Impact Seat | San Diego, CA | |
| Founders First Capital Partners | Self | San Diego, CA | ||
| Founders First Capital Partners | Self | San Diego, CA | ||
| Founders First Capital Partners | Self | San Diego, CA |
Portfolio Executives (70)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
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| Tonya Harden | Harden Enterprise Services | Co-Founder & Vice President | 09-Nov-2023 | Coldspring, TX |
| Clyde Harden Jr. | Harden Enterprise Services | Chief Executive Officer, President & Contract Manager | 09-Nov-2023 | Coldspring, TX |
| Stakana | Co-Founder & Director of Research Engineering | 29-Jun-2023 | Seattle, WA | |
| SnackChat Networking Lounge | Founder | 29-Jun-2023 | Saint Paul, MN | |
| Creative Happens | Chief Financial Officer, Finance | 29-Jun-2023 | San Diego, CA |
Kim Folsom FAQs
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Who is Kim Folsom?
Ms. Kim Folsom is the Founder and serves as Chief Executive Officer & Chairperson at Founders First Capital Partners.
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How much does Kim Folsom typically invest?
Kim Folsom's median deal size is .
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What is Kim Folsom’s main position?
Kim Folsom’s primary position is Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Chairperson.
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What are the contact details for Kim Folsom?
Kim Folsom’s email address is ki and his phone number is +1 (858) .
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How many active board seats does Kim Folsom hold?
Kim Folsom holds 2 board seats including Founders First Capital Partners and Founders First CDC.
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