Investing in Inclusive Growth: Chat Reynders and Kim Folsom on Empowering Diverse Founders
Chat Reynders, Chairman and CEO, recently sat down with Kim Folsom, Founder and CEO of Founders First Capital Partners, whose mission is to close the funding gap for underrepresented entrepreneurs.
Chat and Kim discussed the real impact of Founders First’s work: providing minority and women-owned businesses with access to growth capital through revenue-based financing. This approach allows entrepreneurs to scale their businesses without giving up ownership, a model that aligns with our foundational belief in fostering sustainable growth and financial inclusivity.
As Founders First expands its reach, with plans to open in more regions through initiatives like the U.S. Treasury’s Inclusive Entrepreneurship program, we’re proud to support their efforts in building a more inclusive economy. It’s a mission that resonates deeply with us as we continue to seek out high quality investment opportunities that create meaningful, long-term impact.
Access the full video of our conversation below:
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DISCLOSURES: The views expressed above are subject to change and represent the current, good‐faith views of Reynders, McVeigh Capital Management, LLC (“we”) at the time of publication. References to specific impact investments are not intended to be, and should not be interpreted as, solicitations, recommendations, or investment advice. The commentary provided herein is educational in nature.
Please note, Founders First only represents one out of a larger pool impact investments that we recommend to our advisory clients, and we receive a management fee on the client assets invested in Founders First. You should not assume that an investment in Founders First or any impact investment, sector, and/or manner discussed was or will be profitable. Past performance is not an indication of future results. Investment decisions should always be made based on an investor’s specific needs, objectives, goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance.
Certain impact investments are private, non‐public offerings that are only available to accredited investors (individuals or business entities that are allowed to trade securities that may not be registered with financial authorities due to their income, net worth, asset size, governance status, or professional experience). Founders First is open to accredited investors only and we may impose an account minimum on participation in this investment. Impact investments that are private, non‐public offerings may experience greater volatility than traditional investments in publicly traded securities. Advisory clients should carefully review the pertinent documents for each impact investment for a more detailed discussion of the associated risks. Given the high‐risk nature of impact investments, advisory clients should contact their portfolio manager to discuss risks and suitability prior to investing.