Thomas Simpson
Founder at KASPIEN HOLDINGS
Net worth: 224 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Thomas C.
Simpson founded Northwest Venture Associates LLC in 1986, where he worked as Managing Partner from 1986 to 2011, GreenCupboards, Inc. in 2008, where he is working as Chairman from 2008, and etailz, Inc. in 2008, where he is working as Executive Chairman from 2008.
Mr. Simpson also founded Kaspien Holdings, Inc., where he is working as Independent Director from 2020.
Mr. Simpson also currently works at Innovate Washington Foundation, as Chief Executive Officer from 2019, Mobius Science Center, as Vice Chairman, GenPrime, Inc., as Director, Perpetua, Inc., as Director, Indiana Regional Medical Center, Inc., as Director, Berg Manufacturing, Inc., as Director, Nuvodia, as Director, Stay Alfred, Inc., as Director, Medcurity, Inc., as Director, OddJobbers, Inc., as Director, Vaagen Timbers, as Director, Sport Scope, Inc., as Director, Voyager Capital LLC, as Strategic Advisors, Spokane Angel Alliance, as President from 2008, Kick-Start LLC, as Managing Partner, Kick-Start IV LLC, as Managing Member, and Kick-Start III LLC, as Managing Member.
Mr. Simpson also formerly worked at Amphenol Network Solutions, Inc., as Director, Vigilos, Inc., as Director, Dain Bosworth, Inc., as Managing Director from 1987 to 1995, MessageGate, Inc., as Director, Confirma, Inc., as Director, SprayCool, Inc., as Director, NetMotion Software, Inc., as Director, and Spiceology, Inc., as Director.
Mr. Simpson received his undergraduate degree in 1982 from the University of Washington and Masters Business Admin degree in 1987 from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
KASPIEN HOLDINGS INC
0.32% | 2023-05-14 | 16,000 ( 0.32% ) | 224 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Thomas Simpson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| KASPIEN HOLDINGS | Founder | - |
Kick-Start LLC
 Kick-Start LLC Investment ManagersFinance Kick-Start LLC (Kick-Start) is a angel investment firm founded in 2009 by Thomas Simpson. The firm is headquartered in Spokane, Washington. | Private Equity Investor | 2008-12-31 |
| Kick-Start IV LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Kick-Start III LLC
 Kick-Start III LLC Investment ManagersFinance Kick-Start III LLC seeks investment opportunities in startup companies located in the United States, specifically in the Spokane, Washington area and its adjacent regions. It provides equity financing ranging between $50,000 and $400,000 for seed and early-stage capital requirements to diversified sectors. It typically plays an active role in its portfolio companies by taking a seat on the board of directors. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Voyager Capital LLC
 Voyager Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Voyager Capital LLC (Voyager Capital) is a Venture Capital firm founded in 1997 by Enrique Godreau and William H. McAleer. The firm is headquartered in Seattle, Washington with additional offices in Menlo Park, California and Portland, Oregon. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Indiana Regional Medical Center, Inc.
 Indiana Regional Medical Center, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Indiana Regional Medical Center, Inc. provides healthcare services. Its services include behavioral health services, cancer care, cardiac and vascular services, cardiac rehabilitation, palliative care, surgical services and emergency services. The company was founded in 1914 and is headquartered in Indiana, PA. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Sport Scope, Inc. | Director/Board Member | - |
Vaagen Timbers
 Vaagen Timbers Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals Vaagen Timbers is a company that manufactures cross laminated and glue laminated timber products. The company is based in Colville, WA and was founded by Russ Vaagen. | Director/Board Member | - |
OddJobbers, Inc.
 OddJobbers, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services OddJobbers, Inc. operates as a startup company that creates mutually beneficial relationships between college students and communities. The company was founded by Nicholas McLain in 2018 and is headquartered in Spokane, WA. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Thomas Simpson
| University of Washington | Undergraduate Degree |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
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| KASPIEN HOLDINGS | Retail Trade |
| Private companies | 28 |
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Amphenol Network Solutions, Inc.
 Amphenol Network Solutions, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Telect, Inc. was engaged in design, manufacture and supplies connectivity solutions for the communications networking industry. Its products include mainframe termination units, patch bays, fuse bays, and circuit panels. The company was founded by Bill B. Williams, Jr. and Judith A. Williams in 1982 and was headquartered in Liberty Lake, WA. | Electronic Technology |
GenPrime, Inc.
 GenPrime, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology GenPrime, Inc. engages in the provision of microbial detection and diagnostic analysis technologies. Its products include lateral flow test reader system, prime alert bio-detection system, and yeast activity monitor. The company was founded by Donald R. Lightfoot, Steve McGrew, Darby McLean, James E. Fleming, and Buck Somes in 1997 and is headquartered in Spokane, WA. | Health Technology |
Vigilos, Inc.
 Vigilos, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Vigilos, Inc. provides enterprise security management software. It serves the manufacturing, health care, retail, and financial sectors. The company was founded by Geoffrey Barker in March 2000 and is located in Seattle, WA. | Technology Services |
Voyager Capital LLC
Voyager Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Voyager Capital LLC (Voyager Capital) is a Venture Capital firm founded in 1997 by Enrique Godreau and William H. McAleer. The firm is headquartered in Seattle, Washington with additional offices in Menlo Park, California and Portland, Oregon. | Finance |
| Dain Bosworth, Inc. | Finance |
MessageGate, Inc.
 MessageGate, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services MessageGate, Inc. provides enterprise messaging security and compliance solutions. The company was founded in 2001 David L. Weld, Dean Richardson, Douglas Turner and Shaun Wolfe and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA. | Technology Services |
Northwest Venture Associates LLC
 Northwest Venture Associates LLC Investment ManagersFinance Northwest Venture Associates LLC (Northwest Venture) is a venture capital firm founded by Tom Simpson in 1995. The firm is headquartered in Washington, United States. | Finance |
Confirma, Inc.
 Confirma, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Confirma, Inc. develops and markets computer aided detection systems and accessories for medical imaging. The firm's products include CADstream, CADalog, and SureLoc. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA. | Technology Services |
SprayCool, Inc.
 SprayCool, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries SprayCool, Inc. develops electronics thermal management and environmental isolation enclosure products for Department for Defense and industrial computing applications, using its patented two-phase liquid cooling technology. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Liberty Lake, WA. | Process Industries |
NetMotion Software, Inc.
 NetMotion Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services NetMotion Software, Inc. develops software to manage, secure, and optimize wireless data deployments. Its products address the challenges introduced by the use of wireless. The company was founded by Joe Savarese in 2001 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Technology Services |
GreenCupboards, Inc.
 GreenCupboards, Inc. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade GreenCupboards Inc. provides household products. It offers kitchen cupboard products, such as cleaners, countertop sprays, dishwasher soaps, floor cleaners, liquid dish soaps, reusable cleaning clothes, scrubber sponges, trash bags, and veggie washers. The firm provides writing tools, paper, baby and kids, health and beauty, pet supplies, toys and games products. The company was founded by Josh Neblett and Thomas C. Simpson in 2008 and is headquartered in Spokane, WA. | Retail Trade |
Indiana Regional Medical Center, Inc.
Indiana Regional Medical Center, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Indiana Regional Medical Center, Inc. provides healthcare services. Its services include behavioral health services, cancer care, cardiac and vascular services, cardiac rehabilitation, palliative care, surgical services and emergency services. The company was founded in 1914 and is headquartered in Indiana, PA. | Health Services |
Berg Manufacturing, Inc.
 Berg Manufacturing, Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Berg Manufacturing, Inc. manufactures fabricated structural metal products. The private company is based in Santa Clara, CA. The company was founded by Frederick Oliver Berg. | Producer Manufacturing |
Nuvodia
 Nuvodia Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Nuvodia is an American company that specializes in Healthcare Informatics, Information Technology, and IT Consulting & Support Services. The private company can help businesses and organizations in these areas. Sean Harrell has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Technology Services |
| Innovate Washington Foundation | |
etailz, Inc.
 etailz, Inc. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade etailz, Inc. engages in the provision of household products online. Its platforms include retail; agency; software provider; ad management; cost recovery; brand control; digital marketing; creative services; inventory management; and tax and compliance. The company was founded by Sarah Wollnick, Thomas C. Simpson, and Joshua Neblett in 2008 and is headquartered in Spokane, WA. | Retail Trade |
Spokane Angel Alliance
 Spokane Angel Alliance Investment ManagersFinance Spokane Angel Alliance (Spokane Angel Alliance) is a angel investment firm founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in Spokane, Washington. | Finance |
| Mobius Science Center | |
Stay Alfred, Inc.
 Stay Alfred, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Stay Alfred, Inc. engages in the provision of online platform for property rental. The firm specializes in commercial real estate, multifamily, short term rental, and community management. The company was founded by Jordan Allen in 2011 and is headquartered in Spokane Valley, WA. | Finance |
Spiceology, Inc.
 Spiceology, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Spiceology, Inc. distributes salts, rubs and related spices. It offers spices, blends, herbs, chiles, salts, confections, fruit and vegetable powders, and modernist ingredients. The company was founded by Pete Taylor and Heather Scholten in May 2013 and is headquartered in Spokane, WA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Medcurity, Inc.
 Medcurity, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Medcurity, Inc. provides healthcare technology services. The company was founded by Joe Gellatly and Amanda Hepper and is headquartered in Spokane, WA. | Technology Services |
OddJobbers, Inc.
OddJobbers, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services OddJobbers, Inc. operates as a startup company that creates mutually beneficial relationships between college students and communities. The company was founded by Nicholas McLain in 2018 and is headquartered in Spokane, WA. | Technology Services |
| Kick-Start IV LLC | |
Kick-Start III LLC
Kick-Start III LLC Investment ManagersFinance Kick-Start III LLC seeks investment opportunities in startup companies located in the United States, specifically in the Spokane, Washington area and its adjacent regions. It provides equity financing ranging between $50,000 and $400,000 for seed and early-stage capital requirements to diversified sectors. It typically plays an active role in its portfolio companies by taking a seat on the board of directors. | Finance |
Vaagen Timbers
Vaagen Timbers Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals Vaagen Timbers is a company that manufactures cross laminated and glue laminated timber products. The company is based in Colville, WA and was founded by Russ Vaagen. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| Sport Scope, Inc. | |
Perpetua, Inc.
 Perpetua, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Perpetua, Inc. owns and operates African-American funeral homes and cemeteries. The company offers services in the areas of personalized funerals and the use of technology in the death care industry. Perpetua is located in Tucson, AZ. | Consumer Services |
Kick-Start LLC
Kick-Start LLC Investment ManagersFinance Kick-Start LLC (Kick-Start) is a angel investment firm founded in 2009 by Thomas Simpson. The firm is headquartered in Spokane, Washington. | Finance |
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