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How KoolSpan CEO Nigel Jones grew KoolSpan to $5.2M revenue with a 31 person team in 2024.

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KoolSpan Revenue

In 2024, KoolSpan's revenue reached $5.2M. The company previously reported $3.5M in 2023. Since its launch in 2002, KoolSpan has shown consistent revenue growth.

KoolSpan Revenue GrowthReported revenue / ARR by year$0$1M$3M$4M$5M$6M200220042006200820102012201420162018202020222024$0$2M$5MSource: GetLatka.com
YearMilestone
2024KoolSpan Hit $5.2m revenue in October 2024
2023KoolSpan Hit $3.5m revenue in October 2023
2021KoolSpan Hit $2.5m revenue in April 2021
2002Launched with $0 revenue

KoolSpan Valuation, Funding Rounds

KoolSpan has not publicly disclosed its valuation. The company has raised $424.3M in total funding to date.

KoolSpan has raised $424.3M in total funding across 5 rounds, with its most recent round in 2011.

KoolSpan Capital Raised & ValuationCumulative capital raised and post-money valuation by roundCapital raised (cum.)Valuation$0$100M$200M$300M$400M$500M2002200420062008201020112002 cumulative: $0 • 2002 Founded: $02004 cumulative: $1M • 2002 Founded: $0 • 2004 Funding round: $1M2006 cumulative: $8M • 2002 Founded: $0 • 2004 Funding round: $1M • 2006 Funding round: $7M2008 cumulative: $15M • 2002 Founded: $0 • 2004 Funding round: $1M • 2006 Funding round: $7M • 2008 Funding round: $7M2010 cumulative: $24M • 2002 Founded: $0 • 2004 Funding round: $1M • 2006 Funding round: $7M • 2008 Funding round: $7M • 2010 Funding round: $10M2011 cumulative: $424M • 2002 Founded: $0 • 2004 Funding round: $1M • 2006 Funding round: $7M • 2008 Funding round: $7M • 2010 Funding round: $10M • 2011 Funding round: $400M$424M2002 Founded: $0 valuationSource: GetLatka.com
YearRoundAmountValuation% Sold
2011Funding round$400M--
2010Funding round$9.5M--
2008Funding round$7.1M--
2006Funding round$6.5M--
2004Funding round$1.2M--

KoolSpan Employees & Team Size

KoolSpan employs approximately 31 people as of 2026, down from 33 in 2023.

KoolSpan has 31 total employees in different roles and functions and 3 sales reps that carry a quota.

KoolSpan Team GrowthReported headcount over time01020304050200220042006200820102012201420162018202020222024003131Source: GetLatka.com
YearMilestone
2024Reached 31 employees (December 2024)
2024Reached 33 employees (October 2024)
2023Reached 33 employees (October 2023)
2022Reached 29 employees (October 2022)
2021Reached 28 employees (December 2021)
2021Reached 40 employees (April 2021)

Founder / CEO

Nigel Jones

Nigel Jones brings to KoolSpan over 20 years of experience in operations, financial management, private equity, and mergers & acquisitions, with a demonstrated track record of success. Nigel has been a partner at private equity investment firm TWJ Capital since 2006. Prior to joining TWJ Capital, Nigel was a Principal at the Carlyle Group, where he was a member of the U.S. Buyout team focused on the aerospace, defense, and federal technical services sectors. Prior to joining Carlyle, he was an Associate in the Technology Investment Banking group at Goldman Sachs & Co. Nigel holds a Masters of Business Administration degree from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts degree (magna cum laude) from Harvard University. Prior to business school, Nigel was a commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps from 1991 to 1995, with a focus on secure voice and data communications. Nigel is a member of the Board of Directors of the Marine Corps Scholarship Fund.

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Customers

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Frequently Asked Questions about KoolSpan

What is KoolSpan's revenue?

KoolSpan generates $5.2M in revenue.

Who founded KoolSpan?

KoolSpan was founded by Nigel Jones.

Who is the CEO of KoolSpan?

The CEO of KoolSpan is Nigel Jones.

How much funding does KoolSpan have?

KoolSpan raised $424.3M.

How many employees does KoolSpan have?

KoolSpan has 31 employees.

Where is KoolSpan headquarters?

KoolSpan is headquartered in Germantown, Maryland, United States.

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Source Attribution

Source: all data was collected from GetLatka company research and founder interviews. Revenue, funding, team, and customer figures are presented as company-reported or GetLatka-estimated metrics where the profile data identifies them that way.

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