Edward P. King
Founder / Managing Partner
Investment CommitteeEdward is the Founder and Managing Partner of King Trade Capital, the premiere investment company specializing in purchase order, contract and project finance. The firm's clients have included more than 400 public and private companies worldwide in which King Trade Capital has invested more than $2.50 billion of capital.
Edward started King Trade Capital in 1993 with well known high net worth investors and has grown the business to include major financial institutions. King Trade Capital has produced annual profits with returns well in excess of public market indices over the same period.
Edward is a leading advocate of integrity and proper structure in finance and continues to fight for the sensible structuring of financial instruments. His unique entrepreneurial approach to investment has helped develop a disciplined approach at King Trade Capital that has become best practice for the structuring of purchase order, contract and project financing.
He is a Director and past Executive Committee member of the Commercial Finance Association and is a member of the Young Presidents' Organization. Edward is a regular speaker and panelist discussing the specialized finance solutions developed at King Trade Capital. Edward has authored many articles including those for industry publications such as The Secured Lender, ABF Journal and The Commercial Factor.
Prior to starting KTC, he was Founder and Managing Partner of King Interests and King Investment Trust where he managed investments in real estate as well as operating companies. Edward received a BA in Economics and a Minor in Business from Southern Methodist University.