Red Ventures
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Red Ventures is a global portfolio of high-growth companies, with a footprint across seven U.S. businesses, a healthcare joint venture, and strategic investments in Europe. Its operations include a client services business that helps large banks address growth challenges, supported by a central team providing operations, upskilling, and community resources.
Founders & leadership
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Ric EliasFounderHe is a graduate of Boston College and Harvard Business School, and founder of Road to Hire, a nonprofit focused on career development for young adults.
Investors · 7
QED Investorslisted by QED InvestorsAlexandria · $30K – $20M
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Also in the syndicate · 1
Silver Lake
Founder mafia
The Red Ventures mafia →8 people who came through Red Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.
Philippe von BorriesPresidentFounded Refinery 29 +1Corry CummingsPresident, Reviews.comFounded Grow or Die +1Ashley LarsonAssociate, New Business Launch & IncubationFounded OneVillageDaniel NelsonStaff EngineerFounded PlateJoyMichael ScatterdayVice President of Product Management, Global PlatformsFounded FletchTommy HickeyDirector of Product ManagementFounded Nomad HealthPatrick FivesSEO Analyst InternFounded TownsBrian KellyGeneral ManagerFounded The Points Guy
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Red Ventures do?
- Red Ventures is a global portfolio of high-growth companies, with a footprint across seven U.S. businesses, a healthcare joint venture, and strategic investments in Europe. Its operations include a client services business that helps large banks address growth challenges, supported by a central team providing operations, upskilling, and community resources.
- Who founded Red Ventures?
- Red Ventures was founded by Ric Elias.
- Who are Red Ventures's investors?
- Red Ventures's investors include Horizons Ventures, ICONIQ, Lead Edge Capital, QED Investors, Silver Lake Partners, 8VC.













