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Nick Francis

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Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board at Help Scout

Boulder, Colorado, United States

FoundedHelp Scout

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Maia HeymannunlockedNick: together at Help Scout (2015–2021)
Nick: together at Help Scout
×2Nick: together at Techstars Boston Accelerator 2011
×2Nick: together at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)

Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board at Help Scout

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Help Scout's investors · 7

Alloy Labssince 2011Bantam GroupWestwoodConvergeCambridge · $500K – $5M checksFoundryBoulder · $250K – $15M checksLead Edge CapitalNew York · $50M – $400M checks · since 2021TechstarsBoulder · $220K checksZelkova VenturesMiami Beach

Co-founders at Help Scout

DSDenny Swindle
Denny SwindleDistinguished Architect & Co-Founder
JMJared McDaniel
Jared McDanielVP of Product Design and Co-Founder

Experience

  1. nickfranc.isAdvisorcurrent2026 — presentBoulder, CO
  2. Help ScoutChairmancurrent2025 — present
  3. Help ScoutCo-founder & CEO2011 — 2025
  4. Project83Owner2005 — 2011

Frequently asked questions

Who is Nick Francis?
Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board at Help Scout
Where does Nick Francis work?
Nick Francis is Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board of Help Scout.
What companies did Nick Francis found?
Nick Francis founded Help Scout.
Where did Nick Francis go to school?
Nick Francis studied at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) (BS, Music Business, Marketing); Franklin Road Academy.

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