Kim Cooke

Kim Cooke is an investor, philanthropist, and Founder/Managing Director of Blue Water Capital and Cooke, LLC. Kim was trained as a trial lawyer but changed course 25 years ago to a transactional focus and ultimately entered the private equity business. Over the past two decades he has invested more than $100 million in over 30 companies, guiding and mentoring people who are passionate about their ideas and ideals. Cooke, LLC concentrates on impact investing, seeking to “do well by doing good.”

Kim also serves on several not-for-profit boards, including Living Hope International and the Northville Educational Foundation. Kim received his Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law and LLM from the American University, Washington College of Law with highest honors. He is admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the District of Columbia.