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Jim Whims
Director/Board Member at
SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
James L.
Whims is the founder of Worlds of Wonder, Inc. Current jobs include Independent Director at Synaptics, Inc. since 2007; Director at DigiLens, Inc., Phizzle, Inc., Keyssa, Inc., Karmic Labs, Inc., Kuprion, Inc., and ImpactXoft, Inc. since 2010; Partner at Alsop Louie Management LLC since 2009; Venture Partner at TechFund Capital since 2011; Partner at Alsop Louie Partners 1 LLC since 2010.
Former jobs include Lead Independent Director at THQ, Inc. from 1997 to 2021; Director at 3Dfx Interactive, Inc. from 1996 to 2011; Director at PortalPlayer, Inc. from 2000 to 2012; Executive Director at TAG Networks, Inc.; Director at Twitch Interactive, Inc., Kidlandia, Inc., Gigex, Inc., NBX, Inc., Smith & Tinker, Inc., Ruckus Media Group, Inc., and Boys Hope Girls Hope; Executive Vice President at Software Toolworks, Inc. in 1993; Executive Vice President at Sony Interactive Entertainment America LLC from 1994 to 1996; Venture Partner at TechFund Europe Management SAS from 2011 to 2012.
Education includes undergraduate studies at Northwestern University and an MBA from the University of Arizona.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/11/2025 | 20,892 ( 0.05% ) | 3 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Jim Whims active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED | Director/Board Member | 01/10/2007 |
Karmic Labs, Inc.
 Karmic Labs, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides dynamic budgeting solutions | Director/Board Member | - |
DigiLens, Inc.
 DigiLens, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Develops and manufactures crystal waveguides & smart glasses for XR displays | Director/Board Member | - |
Alsop Louie Partners 1 LLC
 Alsop Louie Partners 1 LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides venture capital and investment services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/02/2010 |
Alsop Louie Management LLC
 Alsop Louie Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Alsop Louie Partners invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of new media, gaming, SaaS, cloud infrastructure, security, and mobile. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Private Equity Investor | 01/01/2009 |
Keyssa, Inc.
 Keyssa, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops and manufactures contactless solid-state devices and connectors | Director/Board Member | - |
Phizzle, Inc.
 Phizzle, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates a platform which delivers mobile marketing automation solutions | Director/Board Member | - |
ImpactXoft, Inc.
 ImpactXoft, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides information technology services | Director/Board Member | 14/10/2010 |
TechFund Capital
 TechFund Capital Investment ManagersFinance TechFund Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on information and clean energy technology sectors. It participates in early to later-stage transactions. | Private Equity Investor | - |
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Training of Jim Whims
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
74
1st degree connections
27
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 27 |
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Software Toolworks, Inc.
 Software Toolworks, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops multimedia software products | Technology Services |
THQ, Inc.
 THQ, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops interactive entertainment software | Technology Services |
3Dfx Interactive, Inc.
 3Dfx Interactive, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops graphics chips, graphics boards, software and related technology products | Technology Services |
Synaptics, Inc.
 Synaptics, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops and supplies custom-designed human interface semiconductor product solutions | Electronic Technology |
PortalPlayer, Inc.
 PortalPlayer, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Designs and manufactures semiconductor & firmware components | Electronic Technology |
TAG Networks, Inc.
 TAG Networks, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides online games services | Technology Services |
DigiLens, Inc.
DigiLens, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Develops and manufactures crystal waveguides & smart glasses for XR displays | Producer Manufacturing |
Phizzle, Inc.
Phizzle, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates a platform which delivers mobile marketing automation solutions | Technology Services |
Twitch Interactive, Inc.
 Twitch Interactive, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides live video network services | Consumer Services |
Kidlandia, Inc.
 Kidlandia, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Provides personalized maps for children’s rooms | Consumer Durables |
Keyssa, Inc.
Keyssa, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops and manufactures contactless solid-state devices and connectors | Electronic Technology |
Karmic Labs, Inc.
Karmic Labs, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides dynamic budgeting solutions | Technology Services |
Sony Interactive Entertainment America LLC
 Sony Interactive Entertainment America LLC Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Manufactures consumer electronics | Consumer Durables |
Gigex, Inc.
 Gigex, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides promotion and marketing services for video games in print and over the Internet | Commercial Services |
ImpactXoft, Inc.
ImpactXoft, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides information technology services | Technology Services |
Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Arizona
 University of Arizona Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
TechFund Europe Management SAS
 TechFund Europe Management SAS Investment ManagersFinance TechFund Europe Management) invests in Europe-based companies primarily located in France and Germany. The firm focuses on sectors such as core and enabling technologies including telecommunications, wireless, networking, storage, optics, software, hardware and multimedia. It participates in start-ups, early and later stage transactions. | Finance |
Alsop Louie Management LLC
Alsop Louie Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Alsop Louie Partners invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of new media, gaming, SaaS, cloud infrastructure, security, and mobile. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
NBX, Inc.
 NBX, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online sports entertainment services | Technology Services |
TechFund Capital
TechFund Capital Investment ManagersFinance TechFund Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on information and clean energy technology sectors. It participates in early to later-stage transactions. | Finance |
Smith & Tinker, Inc.
 Smith & Tinker, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Provides electronic entertainment products and services | Consumer Durables |
Worlds of Wonder, Inc.
 Worlds of Wonder, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Manufactures and distributes toys | Consumer Durables |
Boys Hope Girls Hope | |
Ruckus Media Group, Inc.
 Ruckus Media Group, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops applications for mobile devices | Technology Services |
Alsop Louie Partners 1 LLC
Alsop Louie Partners 1 LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides venture capital and investment services | Finance |
Kuprion, Inc.
 Kuprion, Inc. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Manufactures nanocopper inks and pastes | Process Industries |
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