Jim Kim
Founder at Builders VC LLC
Jim Kim active positions
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Utilidata, Inc.
 Utilidata, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Utilidata, Inc. supplies voltage optimization and digital automation systems for the electric utility industry. Its software platform, Signal Intelligence Engine, enables real-time, actionable insight from the electric distribution grid. It also offers cyber security services. The company was founded by David Bell, Jeremy Wilson, and Thomas L. Wilson in 1983 and is headquartered in Providence, RI. | Director/Board Member | - | - |
Lucid Design Group, Inc.
 Lucid Design Group, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Lucid Design Group, Inc. provides a platform for tracking energy, water, and gas consumption. Its product BuildingOS aggregates data from building automation systems, sub-meters, lighting and plug load controls, on-site generation systems, demand response providers, and electric and gas utilities to provide a comprehensive picture of buildings' performance. The firm's solutions include resource optimization, compliance reporting, occupant engagement, finance and planning and portfolio management. The company was founded by John Edmund Petersen, Michael Edward Murray, Gavin Matthew Platt and Vladislav Kantchev Shunturov in 2004 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA. | Director/Board Member | - | - |
Formation8 Partners LLC
 Formation8 Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Formation8 Partners LLC (Formation8) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 by Joe Lonsdale, Brian Koo, and Jim Kim. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Founder | 2011-07-31 | - |
| Private Equity Investor | 2011-07-31 | - | |
Leeo, Inc.
 Leeo, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Leeo, Inc. provides consumer electronics. The product it offers are Leeo Smart Alert, Leeo Ping, and Leeo Labs. The company was founded by Adam Gettings and Eddy Chan in 2013 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Director/Board Member | - | - |
Bolt Threads, Inc.
 Bolt Threads, Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Bolt Threads, Inc. manufactures natural dragline spider silk fibers using synthetic biology and micro fabrication. It develops, produces, and harnesses proteins found in nature through fermentation using yeast, sugar, and water to create fibers for practical and revolutionary purposes. The company was founded by Daniel Widmaier, David N. Breslauer, Ethan Mirsky and Christopher Voigt in 2009 and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA. | Director/Board Member | - | - |
Taxon Biosciences, Inc.
 Taxon Biosciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Taxon Biosciences, Inc. engages in the provision of development of genomics tools to profile microbial communities. The company was founded by Matthew Ashby, Jasper Rine, and Stewart Scherer in 2000 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE. | Director/Board Member | - | - |
Console Connect, Inc.
 Console Connect, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Console Connect, Inc. provides interconnection solutions. It offers global private network, software automation, and community and ecosystem services. Its products include PeeringCloud, IX Reach, and cloud interconnection. The company was founded by Al Burgio in 2011 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Director/Board Member | - | - |
Native Microbials, Inc.
 Native Microbials, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Native Microbials, Inc. provides endomicrobial feed supplements. It offers dairy, beef, poultry, equine, swine, and companion products. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Director/Board Member | - | - |
Builders VC LLC
 Builders VC LLC Investment ManagersFinance Builders VC LLC (Builders VC) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Alex Kinnier, Jim Kim, Jocelyn Doe and Paul Lee. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Founder | 2016-05-31 | - |
| Private Equity Investor | 2016-05-31 | - |
Career history of Jim Kim
Former positions of Jim Kim
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Training of Jim Kim
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Graduate Degree |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Undergraduate Degree |
| Columbia Business School | Masters Business Admin |
Statistics
International
| United States | 20 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 10 |
| Private Equity Investor | 5 |
| Founder | 4 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 9 |
| Technology Services | 6 |
| Producer Manufacturing | 4 |
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Linked companies
| Private companies | 17 |
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Presidio Partners
 Presidio Partners Investment ManagersFinance Presidio Partners is a venture capital firm founded in the year 1989 by Thomas R. Baruch. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Formation8 Partners LLC
Formation8 Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Formation8 Partners LLC (Formation8) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 by Joe Lonsdale, Brian Koo, and Jim Kim. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Khosla Ventures LLC
 Khosla Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Khosla Ventures LLC (Khosla Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2004 by Vinod Khosla. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. | Finance |
Nordic Windpower Ltd.
 Nordic Windpower Ltd. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Nordic Windpower Ltd. manufactured and sold wind turbines. It offered wind turbines and flexible teeter hubs, as well as repair and maintenance services. The company was founded in 2005 and was headquartered in Winterbourne, the United Kingdom. | Producer Manufacturing |
Danotek Motion Technologies, Inc.
 Danotek Motion Technologies, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Danotek Motion Technologies, Inc. is a leading technology company founded in 2001 to innovate more efficient, reliable and affordable ways to convert and produce electrical energy. Its products are cost competitive and engineered to last. They power the highest performing energy utilities, industries, vehicles and communities. Its executives and Board of Directors offer proven experience in advanced technology, electrical motors, generators and controls and industrial design. Its investors stand at the center of global industry and on the leading edge of innovation. Its clients enjoy more convenient, durable and cost competitive energy solutions. | Producer Manufacturing |
Utilidata, Inc.
Utilidata, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Utilidata, Inc. supplies voltage optimization and digital automation systems for the electric utility industry. Its software platform, Signal Intelligence Engine, enables real-time, actionable insight from the electric distribution grid. It also offers cyber security services. The company was founded by David Bell, Jeremy Wilson, and Thomas L. Wilson in 1983 and is headquartered in Providence, RI. | Technology Services |
Lucid Design Group, Inc.
Lucid Design Group, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Lucid Design Group, Inc. provides a platform for tracking energy, water, and gas consumption. Its product BuildingOS aggregates data from building automation systems, sub-meters, lighting and plug load controls, on-site generation systems, demand response providers, and electric and gas utilities to provide a comprehensive picture of buildings' performance. The firm's solutions include resource optimization, compliance reporting, occupant engagement, finance and planning and portfolio management. The company was founded by John Edmund Petersen, Michael Edward Murray, Gavin Matthew Platt and Vladislav Kantchev Shunturov in 2004 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA. | Technology Services |
Versive, Inc.
 Versive, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Versive, Inc. provides predictive analytics application services. It offers big data analytical and statistical application. The firm serves the banking and finance, web content optimization and personalization, and online travel industries. The company was founded by Stephen J. Purpura and Christian T. Metcalfe in March 2012 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Technology Services |
GE Ventures LLC
 GE Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance GE Ventures LLC (GE Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of General Electric Co. founded in 2000 by James Kim. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. | Finance |
Leeo, Inc.
Leeo, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Leeo, Inc. provides consumer electronics. The product it offers are Leeo Smart Alert, Leeo Ping, and Leeo Labs. The company was founded by Adam Gettings and Eddy Chan in 2013 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Technology Services |
Bolt Threads, Inc.
Bolt Threads, Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Bolt Threads, Inc. manufactures natural dragline spider silk fibers using synthetic biology and micro fabrication. It develops, produces, and harnesses proteins found in nature through fermentation using yeast, sugar, and water to create fibers for practical and revolutionary purposes. The company was founded by Daniel Widmaier, David N. Breslauer, Ethan Mirsky and Christopher Voigt in 2009 and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA. | Producer Manufacturing |
Taxon Biosciences, Inc.
Taxon Biosciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Taxon Biosciences, Inc. engages in the provision of development of genomics tools to profile microbial communities. The company was founded by Matthew Ashby, Jasper Rine, and Stewart Scherer in 2000 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE. | Health Technology |
GE Structured Finance LLC
 GE Structured Finance LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Part of GE Aerospace, GE Structured Finance LLC is a company based in DE. | Finance |
Energy Technology Ventures LLC
 Energy Technology Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Energy Technology Ventures LLC (ETV) is an joint venture between GE, NRG Energy Inc and CococoPhillips. Founded in January 2011 and is headquartered in Fairfield, CT. | Finance |
Console Connect, Inc.
Console Connect, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Console Connect, Inc. provides interconnection solutions. It offers global private network, software automation, and community and ecosystem services. Its products include PeeringCloud, IX Reach, and cloud interconnection. The company was founded by Al Burgio in 2011 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Commercial Services |
Native Microbials, Inc.
Native Microbials, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Native Microbials, Inc. provides endomicrobial feed supplements. It offers dairy, beef, poultry, equine, swine, and companion products. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Technology Services |
Builders VC LLC
Builders VC LLC Investment ManagersFinance Builders VC LLC (Builders VC) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Alex Kinnier, Jim Kim, Jocelyn Doe and Paul Lee. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
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