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Sean De Clercq

Founder

Co-founder & Chairman of the Board at Kick Further

Buffalo, New York, United States

FoundedKick Further

About

Sean De Clercq is the founder of Kickfurther, a funding platform for consumer product businesses that uses a consignment model in which buyers finance inventory that companies sell before paying. He launched the company in Boulder, Colorado, in 2014 and relocated operations to Buffalo, New York, in 2019 through 43North's accelerator program. Under his leadership, Kickfurther has funded more than $300 million in inventory for CPG brands.

Co-founder & Chairman of the Board at Kick Further

Intro paths

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In turn, Sean can intro founders to Kick Further's investors below.

Kick Further's investors · 5

ACTAI VenturesSan FranciscoBreak Trail VenturesColumbus · $100K – $500K checksDenver VenturesDenver · $250K – $3M checksDraper AssociatesSan Mateo · $500K – $5M checksIT-Farm CorporationTokyo

Co-founders at Kick Further

ESErik Straub
Erik StraubFounder

Experience

  1. KickfurtherCEO2013 — 2025Buffalo, New York, United States
  2. Rutgers Business SchoolEntrepreneur Mentor2020 — 2021
  3. CPG MerchandisingBusiness Development Manager2012 — 2014
  4. Spruce IndustriesAdministrator2011 — 2012
  5. Gambale TilesSales Representative2009 — 2011

Skills & more

Business Development24Sales Management10Sales Operations4Supply Chain Management6Sourcing4New Business Development16Start-ups20Business Strategy18Competitive Analysis7Negotiation7Strategic Planning13Marketing15
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Languages Chinese · English · Italian

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Sean De Clercq?
Sean De Clercq is the founder of Kickfurther, a funding platform for consumer product businesses that uses a consignment model in which buyers finance inventory that companies sell before paying. He launched the company in Boulder, Colorado, in 2014 and relocated operations to Buffalo, New York, in 2019 through 43North's accelerator program. Under his leadership, Kickfurther has funded more than $300 million in inventory for CPG brands.
Where does Sean De Clercq work?
Sean De Clercq is Co-founder & Chairman of the Board of Kick Further.
What companies did Sean De Clercq found?
Sean De Clercq founded Kick Further.
Where did Sean De Clercq go to school?
Sean De Clercq studied at Rutgers University (Philosophy).

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Shared employers

Also worked at Kickfurther2

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