Shane Kim
InvestorManaging Partner at Baleon Capital · Principal, Strategic Capital at Accel-KKR · Board director at Clearstep · Board director at Ingo Money
Washington DC
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About
Shane Kim is a Managing Partner at Baleon Capital with more than 20 years of experience as a growth equity investor, board member, and advisor to early growth-stage companies. He began his investment career at Camden Partners in 1999, becoming a Partner and Managing Member in 2007, and participated in 22 transactions over his 17-year tenure. He later co-founded Island Peak Capital, an advisory firm focused on growth through operating support, and holds a B.S. from the University of Maryland.
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Fintech
Board director at Clearstep
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Board director at Ingo Money
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Experience
- Baleon CapitalManaging Partnercurrent2022 — presentWashington, District of Columbia, United States
- equipifiBoard Observercurrent2026 — present
- Cyberhill PartnersBoard Membercurrent2026 — present
- ClearstepBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
- Slick Technologies, LLCBoard Membercurrent2023 — present
- Shadowbox, Inc.Board Membercurrent2022 — presentUnited States
- SayvantBoard Observercurrent2025 — present
- FingercheckBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentBrooklyn, NY
- DC SCORESBoard Membercurrent2025 — presentWashington, District of Columbia, United States
- DC Soccer Club (formerly DC Stoddert)Board Membercurrent2024 — present
- Island Peak CapitalManaging Partnercurrent2016 — presentWashington, DC
- Avenue ZBoard Member2023 — 2024
- Planet PaymentMember Board of Directors - Lead Director2011 — 2017
- ViventiumBoard Member2014 — 2017Brooklyn, NY
- Ingo Money, Inc.Member Board of Directors2013 — 2017
- Bluefin Payment SystemsMember Board of Directors2012 — 2017
- Camden PartnersManaging Member1999 — 2016
- Santa Rosa ConsultingMember Board of Directors2010 — 2015
- Vantage OncologyMember Board of Directors2007 — 2011
- Masterplan, Inc.Board Observer2005 — 2007
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Avenue ZBluefin PaymentsClearstepCyberhill PartnersequipifiFingercheckIngo MoneyMasterplanNew HorizonsPlanet PaymentSanta Rosa HoldingsShadowboxSlick TechnologiesVantage OncologyViventium Software
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Shane Kim?
- Shane Kim is a Managing Partner at Baleon Capital with more than 20 years of experience as a growth equity investor, board member, and advisor to early growth-stage companies. He began his investment career at Camden Partners in 1999, becoming a Partner and Managing Member in 2007, and participated in 22 transactions over his 17-year tenure. He later co-founded Island Peak Capital, an advisory firm focused on growth through operating support, and holds a B.S. from the University of Maryland.
- Where does Shane Kim work?
- Shane Kim is Managing Partner at Baleon Capital and Board director at Clearstep and Board director at Ingo Money.
- What does Shane Kim invest in?
- Shane Kim invests in Fintech.
- What boards does Shane Kim sit on?
- Shane Kim holds tracked board seats at Avenue Z, Bluefin Payments, Clearstep, Cyberhill Partners, equipifi, Fingercheck, Ingo Money, Masterplan, New Horizons, Planet Payment.
- Where did Shane Kim go to school?
- Shane Kim studied at University of Maryland (BS, Finance).
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