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Mike Ahearn
Founder at
FIRST SOLAR, INC.
Net worth: 22 M $ as of 28/02/2026
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FIRST SOLAR, INC. 0.11% | 31/12/2025 | 1,13,227 ( 0.11% ) | 22 M $ | 28/02/2026 |
Mike Ahearn active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST SOLAR, INC. | Founder | 01/01/1999 |
The German Marshall Fund of United States
 The German Marshall Fund of United States Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides public policy think tank and grant making services | Director/Board Member | 13/05/2010 |
AquaHydrex, Inc.
 AquaHydrex, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides renewable energy services | Chairman | - |
True North Venture Partners LP
 True North Venture Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Acts as Venture Capital Fund | Chairman | 01/01/2011 |
Thunderbird School of Global Management
 Thunderbird School of Global Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
True North Management Partners LLC
 True North Management Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance True North Venture invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of low carbon energy infrastructure, advanced fuels and chemicals, waste harvesting, abundant & safe water. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Founder | 01/02/2011 |
Former positions of Mike Ahearn
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Cox Enterprises, Inc.
 Cox Enterprises, Inc. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Engages in wired connectivity, automotive technology and fruits & vegetables production activities | Director/Board Member | 14/12/2022 |
True North Partners LLC
 True North Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance True North Partners focuses on medical products and eHealthcare. | President | 01/11/2006 |
Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A.
 Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Training of Mike Ahearn
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Private companies
Connections
96
1st degree connections
19
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 19 |
|---|---|
Cox Enterprises, Inc.
Cox Enterprises, Inc. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Engages in wired connectivity, automotive technology and fruits & vegetables production activities | Communications |
The German Marshall Fund of United States
The German Marshall Fund of United States Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides public policy think tank and grant making services | Commercial Services |
Thunderbird School of Global Management
Thunderbird School of Global Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
First Solar, Inc.
 First Solar, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Manufactures and sells photovoltaic solar modules | Electronic Technology |
Harvest Power, Inc.
 Harvest Power, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Produces renewable energy and high-value soil, mulch and organic fertilizer products from organic materials | Process Industries |
True North Venture Partners LP
True North Venture Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Acts as Venture Capital Fund | Finance |
Equity Investment Corp.
 Equity Investment Corp. Investment ManagersFinance EIC follows a fundamental, “absolute value” investment approach, typically resulting in the ownership of high-quality, well-managed companies with relatively stable earnings and cash flow, high returns on equity and capital, and low levels of debt. Their portfolios are built from the bottom up; therefore, sector weights are a by-product of the stock-selection process. | Finance |
Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A.
Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Commercial Services |
Arizona State University
 Arizona State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
True North Partners LLC
True North Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance True North Partners focuses on medical products and eHealthcare. | Finance |
Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Arizona State University Research Park, Inc.
 Arizona State University Research Park, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Real Estate Agents And Managers | Finance |
Arizona Science Center
 Arizona Science Center Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a science museum | Consumer Services |
Arizona Science & Technology Enterprises LLC | |
Homeward Bound | |
Black Coral Capital LLC
 Black Coral Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Black Coral Capital invests in companies located in the United states and Canada. The firm targets companies operating exclusively in the alternative energy and clean technology sectors. The firm makes direct investments and investments in other funds. | Finance |
True North Management Partners LLC
True North Management Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance True North Venture invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of low carbon energy infrastructure, advanced fuels and chemicals, waste harvesting, abundant & safe water. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
True North Venture Partners GP LLC
 True North Venture Partners GP LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance True North Venture Partners GP LLC supports early stage businesses. The company was founded by Michael J. Ahearn and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Finance |
AquaHydrex, Inc.
AquaHydrex, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides renewable energy services | Utilities |
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