Fred Coulson, Five Elms Capital

Fred Coulson, founder and Managing Partner of Five Elms Capital, invests exclusively in fast-growing. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Fred Coulson

Fred Coulson, founder and Managing Partner of Five Elms Capital, invests exclusively in fast-growing, founder-owned B2B software companies, typically at a growth inflection point with revenues of $2–$20 million. His firm deploys checks ranging from $5 million to $150 million (evolving from earlier $1–$10 million rounds) to provide both liquidity and growth capital. Coulson’s distinctive thesis targets lower-middle-market, bootstrapped businesses in historically neglected U.S. regions that challenge incumbents with must-have products and strong customer retention. Notable portfolio companies include Prismatic, Field Agent, Lumar, Trackforce, and Spring Venture Group, a digital health insurance platform he also chairs.

Fred Coulson at a glance

Role
Managing Director
Organization
Five Elms Capital
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Financial Services, SaaS, Venture Capital, Software, Information Technology, Enterprise Software, E-Commerce, Transportation

Frequently asked about Fred Coulson

What does Fred Coulson invest in?
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Where is Fred Coulson based?
Fred Coulson is based in Kansas City, Missouri, United States.

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