Founders First Capital Partners
Venture debtSan Diego · Growth · 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
Founders First Capital Partners offers non-dilutive growth financing — including revenue-based, hybrid, and term loans up to $2M — to service-based B2B and B2G businesses generating $500K to $10M+ in annual revenue that are poised to scale into the mid-market. Beyond capital, the firm pairs funding with wrap-around support such as advisory programs, accelerators, bootcamps, and capital activation events connecting founders with funders. It prioritizes businesses that create quality jobs and drive economic mobility in underinvested communities, emphasizing that founders retain full ownership and control since no equity is required.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's website
Leads the firm as CEO and founder, with over 15 years of experience in business financing and helping companies grow.
Kim T. Folsom, a serial tech entrepreneur (seven startups, three exits, two IPOs), leverages repeat-founder experience to prioritize cash-flow discipline and non-dilutive, revenue-based programs that build bankability for underinvested entrepreneurs.
Leads the underwriting team and is responsible for evaluating applications.
Oversees the firm's operations and works to keep processes running smoothly for clients.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Founders First Capital Partners invest at?
- Founders First Capital Partners invests at the Growth stage.
- What is Founders First Capital Partners's typical check size?
- Founders First Capital Partners typically writes checks of $500K – $2M.
- What sectors does Founders First Capital Partners focus on?
- Founders First Capital Partners focuses on Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Founders First Capital Partners located?
- Founders First Capital Partners is headquartered in San Diego, US.
- Does Founders First Capital Partners lead rounds?
- Founders First Capital Partners typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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