Mike Ahearn
Founder at FIRST SOLAR, INC.
Net worth: 40 M $ as of 2024-05-30
Profile
Founder of First Solar, Inc., True North Management Partners LLC and True North Venture Partners GP LLC, Michael J. Ahearn currently occupies the position of Non-Executive Chairman for First Solar, Inc. and Chairman & Managing Partner at True North Venture Partners LP. Mr. Ahearn is also on the board of Cox Enterprises, Inc., The German Marshall Fund of United States, Thunderbird School of Global Management and Harvest Power, Inc. In his past career Mr. Ahearn held the position of President of Equity Investment Corp., President for True North Partners LLC, Partner at Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A. and Advisor at Black Coral Capital LLC. Michael J. Ahearn received a graduate degree and an undergraduate degree from Arizona State University.
Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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FIRST SOLAR, INC.
0.14% | 2024-03-28 | 147,866 ( 0.14% ) | 40 M $ | 2024-05-30 |
Mike Ahearn active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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FIRST SOLAR, INC. | Founder | 1998-12-31 |
The German Marshall Fund of United States
The German Marshall Fund of United States Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The German Marshall Fund of United States is a faith-based organization founded in 2003 by Richard L. Hamlet. The private company is based in the United States and has subsidiaries in various countries. The organization aims to connect individuals, businesses, and churches to reach the unreached world with the gospel and to minister to those in need. The American company sponsors over 40 gospel-centered evangelism, church planting, and discipleship ministries in over 30 different countries. In addition to their philanthropic efforts, GMF Capital LLC is a privately-owned alternative investment platform that invests in direct venture capital, crypto & blockchain, private equity, and real estate. | Director/Board Member | 2010-05-12 |
AquaHydrex, Inc.
AquaHydrex, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities AquaHydrex, Inc. provides renewable energy services. The company is based in Louisville, CO. The company was founded in 2012. The CEO is Steven D. Kloos. | Chairman | - |
True North Venture Partners LP
True North Venture Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance True North Venture Partners LP seeks to invest in companies located in the US. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of energy, water, agriculture and waste. It provides financing for early and later stage capital requirements with an investment size of $0.1 million to $25 million. | Chairman | 2010-12-31 |
Thunderbird School of Global Management | Director/Board Member | - |
True North Management Partners LLC
True North Management Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance True North Management Partners LLC (True North Venture) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 by Michael Ahearn, Matt Scott Ahearn and Eugene J. Huang. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Founder | 2011-01-31 |
Former positions of Mike Ahearn
Companies | Position | End |
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Cox Enterprises, Inc.
Cox Enterprises, Inc. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Cox Enterprises, Inc. engages in the operation of a holding company which provides communications, media, and automotive services. It operates through the following brands: Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, and Manheim. The company was founded by James Middleton Cox in 1898 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Director/Board Member | 2022-12-13 |
True North Partners LLC
True North Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance True North Partners LLC a New York City-based equity investment firm. | President | 2006-10-31 |
Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A.
Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A. engages in the provision of legal services. Its services include criminal law, aviation law, construction, franchising and distribution. The company was founded by Mike Kennedy and Mike Gallagher in 1978 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Training of Mike Ahearn
Arizona State University | Graduate Degree |
Northwestern University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 1 |
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FIRST SOLAR, INC. | Electronic Technology |
Private companies | 15 |
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Cox Enterprises, Inc.
Cox Enterprises, Inc. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Cox Enterprises, Inc. engages in the operation of a holding company which provides communications, media, and automotive services. It operates through the following brands: Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, and Manheim. The company was founded by James Middleton Cox in 1898 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Communications |
The German Marshall Fund of United States
The German Marshall Fund of United States Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The German Marshall Fund of United States is a faith-based organization founded in 2003 by Richard L. Hamlet. The private company is based in the United States and has subsidiaries in various countries. The organization aims to connect individuals, businesses, and churches to reach the unreached world with the gospel and to minister to those in need. The American company sponsors over 40 gospel-centered evangelism, church planting, and discipleship ministries in over 30 different countries. In addition to their philanthropic efforts, GMF Capital LLC is a privately-owned alternative investment platform that invests in direct venture capital, crypto & blockchain, private equity, and real estate. | Commercial Services |
Harvest Power, Inc.
Harvest Power, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Harvest Power, Inc. develops, builds, owns, and operates facilities that produce renewable energy and compost from discarded organic materials. The company was founded by Nathan R. Gilliland, Paul C. Sellew, Jan P.E. Allen, A. Paul McMenemy, and Wayne H. Davis in 2008 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA. | Process Industries |
True North Venture Partners LP
True North Venture Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance True North Venture Partners LP seeks to invest in companies located in the US. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of energy, water, agriculture and waste. It provides financing for early and later stage capital requirements with an investment size of $0.1 million to $25 million. | Finance |
Equity Investment Corp.
Equity Investment Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Equity Investment Corp. (EIC) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm was founded in 1986 and formerly known as JFB Holdings Corp. EIC provides discretionary portfolio management for institutional and private investors through separate accounts. | Finance |
Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A.
Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A. engages in the provision of legal services. Its services include criminal law, aviation law, construction, franchising and distribution. The company was founded by Mike Kennedy and Mike Gallagher in 1978 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Commercial Services |
True North Partners LLC
True North Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance True North Partners LLC a New York City-based equity investment firm. | Finance |
Arizona State University Research Park, Inc.
Arizona State University Research Park, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Arizona State University Research Park, Inc. is a non-profit company that deals with real estate management and agency. The company is based in Tempe, AZ. | Finance |
Arizona Science Center
Arizona Science Center Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Arizona Science Center engages in educating its visitors on science and technology. It also engages in events & programs, such as private events, birthday parties, signature events, camp innovation, scouts, tours & demonstration and homeschool. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Consumer Services |
Arizona Science & Technology Enterprises LLC | |
Homeward Bound | |
True North Management Partners LLC
True North Management Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance True North Management Partners LLC (True North Venture) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 by Michael Ahearn, Matt Scott Ahearn and Eugene J. Huang. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
True North Venture Partners GP LLC
True North Venture Partners GP LLC True North Venture Partners GP LLC supports early stage businesses. The company was founded by Michael J. Ahearn and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | |
AquaHydrex, Inc.
AquaHydrex, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities AquaHydrex, Inc. provides renewable energy services. The company is based in Louisville, CO. The company was founded in 2012. The CEO is Steven D. Kloos. | Utilities |
Black Coral Capital LLC
Black Coral Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Black Coral Capital LLC (Black Coral Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2008 by Christian Zabbal. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with additional offices in New York City and Montreal. | Finance |
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