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Cosmo Sourcing’s History

While founder Jim Kennemer was getting his MBA in Shanghai, he received several requests from friends and contacts to help them find and inspect products. As many of these items were outdoor sports and recreational equipment, he established Hartford Outdoor Sports Supply. As the requests grew, he eventually renamed the company in 2013 to Cosmo  Sourcing and opened up his services to include a full range of products. In 2012, Cosmo was incorporated in Hong Kong. In 2014, Cosmo established a presence in Ho Chi Minh City to help clients find Southeast Asian products.

Jim Kennemer has been running Cosmo since it was founded in 2012. He graduated with an MBA from Hult International Business School in Shanghai in 2013. While an undergrad at the University of Alabama, he took several Chinese classes and did a semester at Ocean University in Qingdao.  Before graduate school, he worked in the U.S. House of Representatives, as a Project Manager for a start-up, and as an AmeriCorps volunteer. He is a digital nomad and has been running the company while traveling the world. You can follow his adventures at Havewifiwilltravel.com.

Timeline and Milestones

  • 2012  -Founded in Shanghai by Jim Kennemer as Hartford Outdoor Sports Supply

  • 2013 - Renamed to Cosmo Global Sourcing, expand beyond the outdoor industry

  • 2014 - incorporated  in Hong Kong as “Cosmo Global Sourcing Limited”

  • 2014 - Established a presence in Ho Chi Minh City to help clients find products in Southeast Asia 

Key Stats:

  • Sourced over $200 million in products for over 100 clients

  • Our clients include FBA sellers, SMEs, Fortune 500 companies, and others.

  • Clients From over 40 countries, including the USA, Canada, Mexico, England, EU, Australia, New Zealand, UAE, and beyond

Why Cosmo is different:

  • International Presence - Cosmo is in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh City, and the United States.

  • American Owned and Managed - this ensures that we meet stricter American standards and is easier to deal with our clients.

  • Transparent model - Our fees are not based on commission. We charge a flat rate and provide the original quotes with no added fees. You will get full contact details of all factories and suppliers. 

  • Years of Vietnam Experience - We started in Vietnam in 2014, years before the trade war, and are one of the most experienced Vietnam Sourcing Companies.

  • Understand Chinese Culture - Years of experience living and working in China and understanding even the smallest nuances of Chinese culture.