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Climate First Bancorp

Winter Park, US · Founded 2022 · Florida corporation · 2 known investors

Founders & leadership

Climate First Bancorp was founded in 2022 by Kenneth E. LaRoe.

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Kenneth E. LaRoeChief Executive Officer
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Sharon Irene HillChief Financial Officer
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Frank A. Ford, IIIPresident
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Marcio Alexandrino deOliveiraExecutive

Board

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Jefferson Brock McClaneBoard director
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Jared Miles MeyersBoard director

Investors · 2

AllianceBernsteinreportedNashville

Also in the syndicate · 1

Wellington

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$98.7M disclosed across 3 of 4 rounds · 2024–2025

▶$67.5MraisedJun 2026 · 237 investors · Business Services
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Marcio Alexandrino deOliveiraExecutive Officer
  • Sharon HillExecutive Officer
  • Jared Miles MeyersDirector
  • Jefferson Brock McClaneDirector
  • Frank A. Ford, IIIExecutive Officer
  • Kenneth E. LaRoeExecutive Officer, Director
  • Pablo OttadoDirector
Offering amount
$67.5M
Amount sold
$67.5M
Minimum investment
$72
Sales commissions
$2.6M
Placement agents
Brean Capital, LLC
First sale
Nov 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Florida, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$30MraisedNov 2025 · 13 investors · Commercial Banking
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jefferson Brock McClaneDirector
  • Frank A. FordExecutive Officer
  • Marcio Alexandrino deOliveiraExecutive Officer
  • Jared Miles MeyersDirector
  • Kenneth E. LaRoeExecutive Officer, Director
  • Sharon HillExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$30M
Amount sold
$30M
Minimum investment
$100K
Sales commissions
$862.5K
Placement agents
Piper Sandler & Co.
First sale
Oct 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Florida, 2021
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.2MraisedJul 2024 · 21 investors · Commercial Banking
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sharon Irene HillExecutive Officer
  • Jefferson Brock McClaneDirector
  • Jared Miles MeyersDirector
  • Frank A. Ford, IIIExecutive Officer
  • Marcio Alexandrino deOliveiraExecutive Officer
  • Kenneth E. LaRoeExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$96.8M
Amount sold
$1.2M
Minimum investment
$50K
First sale
Jul 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Florida, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

In the news

Climate First Bancorp raises $67m in fresh fundingfintechfutures.com · Jun 2026Climate First Bank : Climate First Bancorp Closes ? New $67 ? Million Strategic ? Funding ? Roundfinanznachrichten.de · Jun 2026Climate First Bank Raises $67 Million With Wellington Backing for Expansion - Bloombergbloomberg.com · Jun 2026Climate First Bancorp Completes New $30 Million Subordinated Note Offering to Support National Residential Solar Demandfinance.yahoo.com · Oct 2025Climate First Bancorp raises $46M and plans an IPO for 2026axios.com · Jul 2025Climate First Bank Initiates Next Phase of Growth with Capital Raise Seasonglobenewswire.com · Apr 2024

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Climate First Bancorp?
Climate First Bancorp was founded by Kenneth E. LaRoe in 2022.
Who are Climate First Bancorp's investors?
Climate First Bancorp's investors include AllianceBernstein.
How much funding has Climate First Bancorp raised?
Climate First Bancorp has disclosed $98.7M raised across 3 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Climate First Bancorp headquartered?
Climate First Bancorp is headquartered in Winter Park, US.