Jim Kimbel

Jim Kimbel is the CEO and Principal of The Investment Collective, a role that includes managing the relationships with each startup in which the group invests.
Jim has extensive experience in managing company finances, closing investment deals, and leading startups.
Jim began working for his first startup, Fisker Automotive, in 2010 as Director of Manufacturing Finance & Business Development.
He helped the company to launch its first vehicle, manage operations, and create public and private partnerships.
After leaving Fisker in 2012, Jim founded Acumen Consulting Group to focus on providing finance and general business advice.
During his career, Jim has closed over $7.5 billion in M&A, licensing, divestiture and financing deals.
He also served as the Vice President of Finance for Xerox in 2015.
Jim has a BBA degree in Finance from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI and a Master of Finance degree from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN.