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Founders First CDC

Founders First CDC

San Diego, Californiafoundersfirstcdc.org

Overview

Founders First CDC is a non-profit organization that provides accelerator programs, grants, coaching, and mentoring services to support service-based small businesses led by diverse founders.

Year Founded

2015

Portfolio Companies

17

Investments

Founders First CDC investments
CompanyDateStageLead
7 Generation GamesJun 2023GrantCo-investor
Kirrin FinchJun 2023GrantCo-investor
SanaraiMar 2023GrantCo-investor
The Greater KneadSep 2021GrantCo-investor
LCC Telecom ServicesApr 2023AcceleratorCo-investor
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Key People

Kim Folsom

Founder and Board of Trustees President

Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

Yearly cadence, pace, and funding raised over time.

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FAQ

Where is Founders First CDC based?

Founders First CDC is headquartered in San Diego, California, United States.

When was Founders First CDC founded?

Founders First CDC was founded in 2015.

How many portfolio companies does Founders First CDC have?

Founders First CDC has 17 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Founders First CDC's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include 7 Generation Games, Kirrin Finch, Sanarai, The Greater Knead, LCC Telecom Services.

What was Founders First CDC's most recent investment shown here?

Founders First CDC's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Kirrin Finch in 2023.

What sectors does Founders First CDC focus on?

Founders First CDC focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Telecommunications & Networking, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech.

What company stages does Founders First CDC focus on?

Stage focus information for Founders First CDC is not publicly available.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Diego, California
Year Founded2015

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