Thomas Akin
Chairman at MOBIVITY HOLDINGS CORP.
Net worth: 34 M $ as of 2024-04-29
Profile
Thomas Bruce Akin is the founder of Talkot Capital LLC, which was founded in 1995.
He holds the title of Managing Member & General Partner at Talkot Capital LLC.
Mr. Akin's current job(s) include being the Chairman at CombiMatrix Corp.
since 1998, Chairman at Mobivity Holdings Corp.
since 2015, Chairman at Infotec LLC since 2001, Director at eFax.com, Inc. since 1996, Director at Acacia Technologies Group since 1998, Director at Funko LLC, Director at SKR International LLC, Managing General Partner at Talkot Partners II LLC since 1996, Managing General Partner at Talkot Crossover Fund LP since 1996, Managing General Partner at Talkot Partners I LLC since 1996, and Trustee at Capper Foundation.
Mr. Akin's former job(s) include being the Non-Executive Chairman at Dynex Capital, Inc. from 2003 to 2017, Chairman at BrandMuscle, Inc., Director at Acacia Research Corp.
from 1998 to 2007, Managing Director-Institutional Services at Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. from 1981 to 1994, Independent Director at Impac Mortgage Holdings, Inc. from 2017 to 2020, Director at Centiv, Inc. from 2009 to 2011, and Director at Advanced Data Exchange.
Mr. Akin's education history includes an MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles, and an undergraduate degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz, conferred in 1974.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MAIDEN HOLDINGS, LTD.
7.18% | 2024-03-27 | 7,217,917 ( 7.18% ) | 15 M $ | 2024-04-29 |
HIPPO HOLDINGS INC
2.54% | 2024-03-27 | 617,885 ( 2.54% ) | 13 M $ | 2024-04-29 |
MOBIVITY HOLDINGS CORP.
18.68% | 2023-10-04 | 12,696,206 ( 18.68% ) | 6 M $ | 2024-04-29 |
Thomas Akin active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| COMBIMATRIX CORP | Chairman | 1998-04-30 |
| MOBIVITY HOLDINGS CORP. | Chairman | - |
Talkot Capital LLC
 Talkot Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Talkot Capital LLC is an independent hedge fund manager headquartered in Sausalito, California. The firm was founded by Thomas B. Akin in 1995 and they provide investment advice to high net-worth clients. | Chief Executive Officer | 1994-12-31 |
SKR International LLC
 SKR International LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade SKR International LLC designs and sells footwear for babies and toddler. Its products promote healthy foot development. The company was founded by Cause Haun and Chen Gang in 2004 and is headquartered in Bothell, WA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Talkot Partners I LLC
 Talkot Partners I LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Talkot Partners I LLC is a private equity fund. The private company is based in Sausalito. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1995-12-31 |
Talkot Crossover Fund LP
 Talkot Crossover Fund LP Financial ConglomeratesFinance Talkot Crossover Fund LP provides investment services. The private company is based in Sausalito. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1995-12-31 |
| Talkot Partners II LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1995-12-31 |
Acacia Technologies Group
 Acacia Technologies Group Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Acacia Technologies Group develops, acquires and licenses patented technologies. The company is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA. | Director/Board Member | 1998-04-30 |
Infotec LLC
 Infotec LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Infotec LLC provides IT education and training services. The private company is based in Virginia Beach, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. | Chairman | 2000-12-31 |
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Training of Thomas Akin
| University of California, Santa Cruz | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of California, Los Angeles | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| DYNEX CAPITAL, INC. | Finance |
| MOBIVITY HOLDINGS CORP. | Technology Services |
| IMPAC MORTGAGE HOLDINGS, INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 16 |
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Talkot Capital LLC
Talkot Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Talkot Capital LLC is an independent hedge fund manager headquartered in Sausalito, California. The firm was founded by Thomas B. Akin in 1995 and they provide investment advice to high net-worth clients. | Finance |
| Acacia Research Corp. /Old/ | Finance |
Advanced Data Exchange
 Advanced Data Exchange Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Advanced Data Exchange was provides software, business integration and commerce management services. The company was founded in 1992 and headquartered in Fremont, CA. | Technology Services |
| Centiv, Inc. | Distribution Services |
CombiMatrix Corp.
 CombiMatrix Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology CombiMatrix Corp. engages in the provision of clinical diagnostic services. It offers cytogenomic testing for preimplantation genetic testing, prenatal diagnosis, miscarriage analysis, and pediatric developmental disorders. The company was founded in October 1995 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Health Technology |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. /Old/
 Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. /Old/ Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. provided wealth management, securities trading and sales, corporate finance and investment banking services. Merrill Lynch was a global trader and underwriter of securities and derivatives across a range of asset classes and serve as a strategic advisor to governments, institutions and individuals worldwide. The company was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Finance |
BrandMuscle, Inc.
 BrandMuscle, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services BrandMuscle, Inc. develops marketing automation solutions that enable companies with distributed marketing channels to design and produce localized cross-media marketing campaigns. It offers local marketing platforms, local marketing execution and support, and local channel program management. The company was founded by Philip Alexander in 2000 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
eFax.com, Inc.
 eFax.com, Inc. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Part of Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc., eFax.com, Inc. is a company that specializes in online fax services. The company is based in Menlo Park, CA. The company's services allow users to send and receive faxes by email, with the option to get a local, toll-free, or international fax number. The company also offers a mobile app for faxing from anywhere and unlimited storage. eFax.com was acquired by Ziff Davis, Inc. on November 30, 2000 for $2.21 million. | Electronic Technology |
SKR International LLC
SKR International LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade SKR International LLC designs and sells footwear for babies and toddler. Its products promote healthy foot development. The company was founded by Cause Haun and Chen Gang in 2004 and is headquartered in Bothell, WA. | Retail Trade |
Funko LLC
 Funko LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Funko LLC wholesales and supplies toy and hobby products. It offers products to independent gift and specialty boutiques. The firm holds licenses including Lucas Films, Marvel, Hasbro, The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, DC Comics, NBA, Sanrio and Disney. The company was founded by Mike Becker in 1998 and is headquartered in Everett, WA. | Distribution Services |
Infotec LLC
Infotec LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Infotec LLC provides IT education and training services. The private company is based in Virginia Beach, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. | Commercial Services |
Acacia Technologies Group
Acacia Technologies Group Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Acacia Technologies Group develops, acquires and licenses patented technologies. The company is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA. | Commercial Services |
| Talkot Partners II LLC | Miscellaneous |
Talkot Crossover Fund LP
Talkot Crossover Fund LP Financial ConglomeratesFinance Talkot Crossover Fund LP provides investment services. The private company is based in Sausalito. | Finance |
Talkot Partners I LLC
Talkot Partners I LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Talkot Partners I LLC is a private equity fund. The private company is based in Sausalito. | Finance |
Capper Foundation
 Capper Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Capper Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides support services for people with disabilities. The non-profit company is based in Topeka, KS. The company was founded in 1920 by Arthur Capper. Zach Ahrens has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Commercial Services |
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