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Alex King
Investor, Operations, Startup CEO Support Team Member, Advisor
Alex King is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Plain Sight Capital, a venture capital firm based in Philadelphia.12 Here's a comprehensive overview of his background and current role:
Professional Experience
Alex King has over 15 years of experience in various business domains, including brand development, marketing, sales, change management, and business operations.3 His current roles include:
- Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Plain Sight Capital
- Advisor at Switchboard Live and Employee Cycle
- Member of the IT External Review Committee with Ben Franklin Technology Partners
- Advisor to the Decarceration Fund
Previously, he held several leadership positions:
- Chief Operating Officer at Healthmonix
- President of Defined Clarity
- Vice President at Pace Data Systems Inc.
- CEO and Co-Founder of gatherDocs
- Advertising sales at CBS News
Education and Training
- MBA in Finance from Temple University's Fox School of Business
- BA in Marketing from Howard University
- Completed the Berkeley Law VC University Venture Capital Program
Plain Sight Capital
At Plain Sight Capital, Alex King oversees business operations, investor relations, and legal matters.2 The firm focuses on investing in pre-seed and seed-stage product-led B2B SaaS companies with at least one underrepresented founder.4 Plain Sight Capital defines underrepresented groups as African Americans, Latinos, indigenous Americans, women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans of the U.S. military.2
Investment Philosophy
Alex King and Plain Sight Capital are committed to:
- Providing capital to underrepresented groups
- Driving returns for limited partners
- Supporting ecosystem and community development
The firm incubated its venture capital fund out of a nonprofit called Coded by Kids, which provides tech leadership programming for young adults in the Philadelphia region.2
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional life, Alex King is an avid sports card collector and coral reef-keeping hobbyist.2
Alex King's experience as both an entrepreneur and investor positions him well to support and guide early-stage startups, particularly those led by underrepresented founders, in their journey to success.