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Kimberley Nixon

Investor at Techstars

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Overview 

Kimberley Nixon is a Managing Partner at Open Venture Capital and a VC at Techstars, with a background in management consulting and experience as Chief Operating Officer at Health House Inc. and VP Sales & GM Americas at Manduka. She specializes in venture capital investments in sectors such as Wellness & Fitness, Food and Beverage, and Consumer Health, focusing on stages like Series A and Seed funding. Nixon has held leadership roles at prominent companies like Under Armour, where she served as Head of Marketing for Emerging Markets and Director of Strategy for Footwear, showcasing her expertise in business strategy and financial analysis. At Open Venture Capital and Techstars, she leverages her experience to advise startups and contribute to the growth of emerging companies in Southern California.

Work Experience 

  • Managing Partner

    2021 - Current

Health, wellness, fitness focused fund.

  • VC in Residence

    2022

Techstars is an accelerator that provides pre-seed investment and mentoring for various early stage startups.

Raised $108,919,999.00 from SVB Financial Group and Foundry Group.

  • Chief Operating Officer

    2019 - 2021

Health House is the first dedicated rowing studio that mixes rowing+ strength training.

Raised $1,199,998.00 from The Chainsmokers, Steve Lewis, Winklevoss Capital, Nate Checketts, Soma Capital, Sinai Capital Partners, Russell Westbrook and Kevin Hart.

  • VP Sales & GM Americas

    2018 - 2019

Manduka is a health & wellness company specializing in yoga mats, clothing, and sustainable yoga products.

  • Head Of Marketing, Emerging Markets

    2016 - 2018

  • Director, Connected Fitness Programs

    2015 - 2016

Under Armour is a manufacturer of footwear, sport, and casual apparel.

  • Director of Strategy, Footwear

    2011 - 2014

Under Armour is a manufacturer of footwear, sport, and casual apparel.

  • Manager

    2009 - 2011

Deloitte Tax is an advisory firm that provides tax preparation and advisory services.

  • Summer Associate

    2008 - 2008

    Finance Intern

Silverstein Properties, Inc. is a privately-held, full-service real estate development, investment and management firm.

  • Intern - Credit Analyst and Underwriting

    2008 - 2008

National Cooperative Bank is a company that offers banking and financial services.

  • Business Analyst /Consultant

    2004 - 2007

Deloitte Tax is an advisory firm that provides tax preparation and advisory services.

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