Founders First Capital Partners, Inc.

06/08/2026

Chicago is happening tomorrow (sorry wait listers, it's completely full!)

📍 Buffalo, Grab Your Spot Early!: https://hubs.ly/Q04kDjKk0

06/02/2026

⏳ Just 1 week until CAE Chicago!

Wondering what to expect at the Capital Activation Experience?

Our Regional Development Manager, Song Chae, shares a preview of what's in store - from valuable networking opportunities and expert-led discussions to resources designed to help entrepreneurs access capital and grow their businesses.

Watch her message below and get ready for an impactful experience.

📅 June 9, 2026
🔗 https://hubs.la/Q04jPwSd0

Senior Regional Development Manager Song Chae walks you through wha...

05/22/2026

It's 11:47 PM. You're sorting receipts, digging through 312 emails, and trying to remember what you were supposed to post this week.
This isn't scaling. It's bottlenecking.
The good news? You don't need to hire a chief of staff, a controller's clerk, or a content manager to fix it. You just need to deploy AI in the right order.
We ranked the 3 highest-ROI AI use cases for founders running $500K–$5M businesses — and built a step-by-step guide to help you get your evenings back.

👉 Read the full breakdown: https://hubs.la/Q04hB22-0

05/13/2026

Raising capital is hard enough.

Finding the right funder — someone who understands your business, your stage, your market — that's even harder.

We built Capital Activation Experiences to close that gap.

On June 9 in Chicago, you'll be in the room with:

📌 David Johnson, LISC

📌 Matthew Revere, Pursuit Lending

📌 Earl Camp, NowCorp

These aren't gatekeepers. They're partners looking for founders exactly like you — revenue-generating, growth-stage, ready.

Hear their stories. Ask your questions. Be part of what's next.

→ Register: https://hubs.la/Q04gwKwB0

04/29/2026

Chicago is nearly full.

Buffalo is next.

The Capital Activation Experience is coming to Buffalo on July 30th - and we're now accepting invite requests for early access.

If you're a growth-stage founder who's ready to be in the same room as capital that's actively looking to fund businesses like yours; this was built for you.

Small room. Intentional curation. Real conversations.

Request your invite: https://hubs.la/Q04dYDJ70

04/23/2026

🌟 Big moment for leadership, capital, and small business growth 🌟

We’re proud to celebrate our Founder & CEO, Kim Folsom, on a series of national recognitions and leadership milestones that reflect the growing momentum behind a more inclusive approach to capital.

From her appointment to the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Community Advisory Council to being named to Inc.’s 2026 Female Founders 500 list—this recognition is about more than accolades.

It’s about reshaping how capital reaches small businesses.

Over the past decade, through Founders First Capital Partners, Kim has helped build pathways for growth-minded, employer-based businesses to scale, create jobs, and generate long-term economic mobility.

And we’re just getting started.

➡️ Read the full announcement: https://hubs.la/Q04dd-Lv0
➡️ Join us in Chicago on June 9 for our Capital Activation Experience: https://hubs.la/Q04dd_tm0

Founders First CEO Kim Folsom earns Federal Reserve appointment, Inc. Female Founders 500 recognition, and EY judge selection as the firm celebrates 10 years of inclusive small business growth.

04/14/2026

Kim Folsom’s first entrepreneurial mentor wasn’t an investor. It was her hairdresser.

That tells you everything about the kind of access she had early on.
And everything about why she’s so committed to changing that for other founders.
Today, that shows up in how we design the Capital Activation Experience.

Not a conference.
A curated room.
Where founders meet the people who can actually help them grow - capital providers, partners, and peers who are building at a similar level.
Because the right room doesn’t just inspire you.

It changes what’s possible.

✨ Chicago, you're up first! Other regions coming soon!

📍Chicago Registration: https://hubs.la/Q04c32J-0

📍Other Regions Waitlist: https://hubs.la/Q04c4JfK0

08/03/2023

2023 has been a challenging year for as traditional and venture backing become harder to access. Despite these hurdles, businesses that are on the road to success can still access alternative capital such as revenue-based financing to fund their growth initiatives. Learn valuable strategies to navigate the storm and ensure your success in 2023.

Read here: https://hubs.la/Q01ZYrR20

Let's remain hopeful and confident. Economic cycles have their ups and downs. This downturn will eventually give way to a period of growth and prosperity.

02/15/2023

Founders First recently issued a $550,000 term loan to Veterans Security Operations, a high-end security firm that employs and trains veterans. We are excited to partner with this veteran-led company through our non-dilutive financing being used to provide additional security measures for its workforce and fuel overall growth.

Read here: https://hubs.la/Q01Cvf9Q0

02/07/2023

Valarie King-Bailey came to Founders First during a tremendous shift in OnShore Technology Group's business. OnShore's automated platform boomed during the COVID-19 pandemic and Valarie needed guidance and growth capital to keep up with the pace. By working with Founders First, OnShore was able to grow both its team and revenue while making the Inc. 5000 list for two consecutive years. Named one of 2022's Most Dynamic Women in Business, we are proud of Valarie and OnShore's accomplishments. Join us as we celebrate Valarie King-Bailey and OnShore during and beyond.