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Investment thesis
Ripple positions itself around 'the Internet of Value' — using blockchain to move value as easily as information moves today. Its stated mission is to build breakthrough crypto solutions for a world without economic borders, enabling global financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers to store, move and exchange value. The company frames its work as increasing global access and equity by building an inclusive, streamlined and sustainable financial system, and highlights partnerships with mission-driven organizations advancing economic fairness through research, education and philanthropy. Its enterprise blockchain products are described as in commercial use across many countries, helping customers reach new markets and access liquidity.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
Team · 19 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Founder mafia
The Ripple mafia →16 people who came through Ripple went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 29 of 36 portfolio companiesCrypto & Web3 ×18Fintech ×18Enterprise Software ×6AI & Machine Learning ×5Data & Infrastructure ×4Developer Tools ×3SaaS ×3Climate Tech ×2
HQs:United States×10Belgium×2United Arab Emirates×1Germany×1Hong Kong×1India×1
Investments · 36 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 112024 · 22023 · 22022 · 22021 · 12019 · 220 dated
Open Standard issues Open USD, a reserve-backed stablecoin designed for large-volume transactions with minimal fees, targeting payments, banking, and crypto industry participants.
Crypto & Web3FintechMedia & EntertainmentNew York, US
Ken Kurson(Founder)Zach Abrams(Founding CEO)
Co-investorsBlackRockSolanaTransmedia Capital
SpendTheBits develops StableNet, an infrastructure platform that enables institutions to use stablecoins for compliant cross-border payments and digital asset transactions.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintech
Jay(Founder)
Co-investorsCircle & Co.Edmonton Unlimited
Sun Zu Lab operates an independent platform that gives crypto token issuers visibility into their market making and liquidity operations, including data, analytics, contract monitoring, and AI-powered tools.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Data & Infrastructure
Co-investorsDraper AssociatesElaiaKima Ventures
A100x is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in blockchain and AI startups, backing founders building technologies with real-world applications.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3
Agoric builds secure infrastructure for a composable cross-chain crypto economy, along with products that automate fragmented crypto workflows.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsFintech
Dean Tribble(Chief Executive Officer)inMark S. Miller(Chief Scientist)inMichael Jablon(Chief Operating Officer)in
Co-investorsAGE CryptoBollinger Investment GroupDanu VenturesFigmentgumi IncLD Capital+14 more
Azimo provides cross-border payment infrastructure supporting multi-currency payments to workers and local authorities on local rails under top-tier regulatory frameworks.
Fintech
Co-investorsCraigie CapitalFrog CapitalGR CapitalGreycroftQuona CapitalRakuten Capital+2 more
Bitso is a fintech platform offering cryptocurrency trading, U.S. stock and ETF investing, yield-earning opportunities on crypto holdings, and cross-border payment services.
Crypto & Web3FintechMexico City, MX
Daniel Vogel(Founder & CEO)inBen Peters(Founder)in
Co-investors1Sharpe VenturesBlockchain CoinvestorsBond Capital ManagementCoatue ManagementCoinbase VenturesCometa+16 more
Blockchain Founders Fund is a venture firm that invests in and supports early-stage Web3 and blockchain startups, offering resources and guidance from ideation through scaling.
Crypto & Web3
Co-investorsSerafundTechMeetsTrader
Centigrade provides software infrastructure for carbon and nature credit markets, enabling project developers and buyers to create, track, and evaluate environmental credits with verifiable data and transparency.
Climate TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Andreas Merkl(Founder)in
Clearpool is a decentralized marketplace that matches institutional lenders with verified borrowers, enabling capital to move directly between these parties without traditional intermediaries.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Robert Alcorn(Co-Founder, Chairman)inJakob Kronbichler(Co-Founder, CEO)inAlessio Quaglini(Co-Founder, Senior Advisor)in
Co-investorsArrington CapitalBitDAOHTX Ventures (ex Huobi Ventures)Mantle NetworkMentha PartnersRyze Labs+2 more
Crossover Markets operates CROSSx, an execution-only cryptocurrency electronic communication network (crypto ECN) built for institutional participants, offering ultra-low-latency quote-driven matching, smart order routing, and FIX API or GUI connectivity.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Brandon Mulvihill(Co-Founder & CEO)inVladislav Rysin(Co-Founder & CTO)inAnthony Mazzarese(Co-Founder & CCO)in
Co-investorsFlow TradersMetalayerWintermuteDRW Venture CapitalIlluminate FinancialLaser Digital+2 more
Dharma Labs operates an Ethereum wallet that connects US bank accounts to decentralized exchanges, allowing users to purchase cryptocurrency tokens and access DeFi yield opportunities from a mobile app.
Crypto & Web3FintechSan Francisco, US
Nadav Hollander(Founder/Project Lead)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorBlockchange VenturesCantos VenturesCoinbase VenturesDraft Ventures LlcGreen Visor Capital+8 more
Dragonfly is a local broadband provider in Southwest Alabama offering high-speed fiber internet, WiFi services, and phone lines to residential and business customers.
Cloud ComputingMonroeville, US
Co-investorsKinetic Ventures, L.L.C.Redpoint VenturesCapital One VenturesCoinbase VenturesFirstMark CapitalQuiet Capital
A resource providing information and tools to help American consumers understand their legal rights and pursue claims against large corporations that have violated consumer protections or breached agreements.
ConsumerLegalTechSector AgnosticCalifornia, US
Co-investorsVista Venture PartnersAndreessen Horowitz
Flowdesk Omega FZE is a VARA-licensed broker-dealer that provides virtual asset execution and liquidity provision/market making services, dealing on its own account and as agent for clients.
Crypto & Web3FintechDubai, AE
Guilhem Chaumont(Founder & CEO)inCharles Tighe(General Manager)Romain Berry(Chief Risk Officer)in
Co-investorsAglae VenturesCathay InnovationCoinbase VenturesFabric VenturesFEBE VenturesFermion+9 more
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Flutterwave provides payment processing infrastructure and tools that enable businesses and financial institutions across Africa to send and receive payments securely and efficiently.
FintechLagos, NG
Adeleke Adekoya(Founder)inOlugbenga GB Agboola(Founder)inIyinoluwa Aboyeji(Founder)
Co-investors4DX VenturesAAF Management Ltd.Accelerate AfricaAurum Venture PartnersAvenir Growth CapitalB Capital Group+49 more
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Futureverse builds AI and metaverse technology, including The Root Network blockchain and consumer AI games.
Co-investorsAlt Ventures
Giant Swarm provides a platform for deploying, managing, and governing AI agents at scale across any infrastructure environment, whether cloud, on-premises, edge, or air-gapped networks.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Timo Derstappen(Co-Founder and CTO)inHenning Lange(Co-Founder and CEO)inOliver Thylmann(Co-Founder and CCO)in
Co-investorsFirestartrArrington CapitalDecasonicFlex Capital PartnersGriffin Gaming PartnersKraken+6 more
Hex Trust builds technology platforms serving large financial institutions in the banking and finance sector.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintech
Alessio Quaglini(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsEterna CapitalFenbushi CapitalQBN CapitalRyze LabsToken Bay CapitalWintermute+5 more
Brussels-founded digital asset investment group providing market making, OTC, options trading and asset management.
Brussels, BE
Kevin de Patoul(Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer)inJeremy de Groodt(Co-founder and Chief Technical Officer)inJuan David Mendieta(Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer)in
Co-investorsSC VenturesVolta VenturesMiddlegame Ventures
Keyrock provides digital asset market services including market making, options, OTC, DEX liquidity, and quant-led asset management for institutions and crypto projects.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Co-investorsSeeder FundMiddlegame VenturesSC Ventures
Mintable operated an NFT marketplace and minting platform (via Mintable.com and Mintology.app) offering gasless NFT creation for consumers and enterprise clients such as banks and corporations.
Creator EconomyCrypto & Web3MarketplacesArvada, US
Zach Burks(Founder)in
BoardMichael Tolo(Director)in
Co-investorsDigital Finance GroupSkyVision Capital840 Venture PartnersAnimoca BrandsBlackbird VenturesCrypto com Capital+4 more
Notabene provides compliance and regulatory technology for crypto businesses and financial institutions, helping them meet regulatory requirements like the FATF Crypto Travel Rule through real-time screening, sanctions checks, and wallet identification.
Crypto & Web3CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFintechNew York City, US
Pelle Braendgaard(CEO/ Co-Founder)inAndres Junge(Founder)inAnia Lipinska(Founder)inAlice Nawfal(Founder)in
BoardMatthew Walsh(Director)Peter Johnson(Director)in
Co-investorsBlockchain CoinvestorsDigital Currency GroupF-Prime CapitalNextBlockParaFi CapitalParafi General Fund+16 more
SendFriend is a US fintech offering payments-as-a-service and cross-border payment infrastructure to banks and financial institutions.
Crypto & Web3FintechJersey City, US
Co-investorsTechstars2020 Ventures8 Decimal CapitalMahindra Finance
Skyfire provides financial infrastructure that enables AI agents to transact autonomously—making and receiving payments, managing accounts, and accessing services globally without traditional financial intermediaries.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSector AgnosticSan Francisco, US
Amir Sarhangi(CEO)in
Co-investorsArrington CapitalBlitzscaling VenturesCircle VenturesCoinbase VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)Draper Associates+16 more
Squid is a cross-chain platform that connects over 100 blockchains and thousands of tokens, enabling users to route transactions across decentralized exchanges.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
Fig(Co-founder, Business Development & Product Lead)Koda(Co-founder, Engineering Lead)
Co-investorsBorderless VentureBreedChapter OneDepartment of XYZMaelstromNIV+4 more
Empowering global trade with seamless, secure payments
Singapore, SG
Rahul Shinghal(Co-Founder and CEO)inSaroj Mishra(Founder)Aayush Singhania(Chief Product Officer)inKanupriya Sharda(Chief Business Officer)
Co-investorsFoundamentalGMO VenturePartnersPeak XV PartnersRTP GlobalSaison CapitalArc180+7 more
Thallo builds software infrastructure enabling efficient transactions in the carbon market, connecting companies pursuing net-zero targets with carbon offset project developers.
CleantechClimate TechFintechSaaS
Co-investorsCerulean VenturesFlori VenturesAllegory
Velocity builds monetization and distribution infrastructure for AI-native applications, drawing on experience developing advertising, machine learning, and growth platforms at large scale.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech
Co-investorsNFXQED InvestorsRed Dot Capital PartnersTRANSCENDCapital One VenturesCoinbase Ventures+2 more
Velocity is an enterprise platform that provides payments and treasury solutions powered by stablecoins, designed for CFOs and global businesses.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintech
Co-investorsActivant CapitalDigital Space VenturesImagine VenturesNextBlockQED InvestorsCapital One Ventures+5 more
Velocity provides financing, shipping, AI, and analytics products for eCommerce brands in India.
E-commerceFintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSGurugram, IN
Abhiroop Medhekar(Founder)inSaurav Swaroop(CTO)inAtul Khichariyain
Co-investorsFJ LabsDST GlobaliSeedPresight CapitalValar Ventures LlcCapital One Ventures+4 more
European online retailer specializing in performance and replacement parts for classic and modern American muscle cars, including Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Corvette, and Dodge Ram models.
E-commerceRetail TechGermany, DE
Co-investorsSIB Innovations- und BeteiligungsgesellschaftCapital One VenturesCoinbase VenturesDragonflyFirstMark CapitalQED Investors
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
BitstampBorn Ready VenturesBreadwinnerWeb3 Pro
Exits · 2
2 acquisitionsBreadwinneracq. by CoinbaseDharma Labsacq. by Opensea
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Notabene · fintech.global · Jul 28, 2026
Velocity · finsmes.com · Jul 22, 2026
Velocity · finsmes.com · Jul 14, 2026
Squid · finsmes.com · May 25, 2026
Keyrock · fintech.global · Mar 31, 2026
Tazapay · finsmes.com · Mar 26, 2026
Crossover Markets · fintech.global · Mar 6, 2026
Blockchain Founders Fund · finance.yahoo.com · Dec 1, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Ripple made?
- Ripple has 36 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited, including 11 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Ripple invest at?
- Ripple invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Ripple focus on?
- Ripple focuses on Crypto & Web3, Fintech.
- Where is Ripple located?
- Ripple is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Ripple lead rounds?
- Ripple typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Ripple co-invest with?
- Ripple most often shares deals with Pantera Capital, Bond Capital Management, FundersClub, among 35 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamLIVE: Brad Garlinghouse on CLARITY Act — Impact on XRP, Ripple & U.S. Crypto Rules
Grupo Modão · Brad Garlinghouse
LIVE: Brad Garlinghouse on the CLARITY Act — What It Means for XRP, Ripple & Crypto Regulation
Ripple Inc · Brad Garlinghouse
Ripple CEO, Brad Garlinghouse
KU Alumni · Brad Garlinghouse
XRP Ripple CHAIRMAN Chris Larsen Shocking Statement, Dom & Phil Kwok, Canton & VISA on network, FLR
crypto Eri · Chris Larsen
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse on Stablecoin Regulation, Tokenization & Bank Adoption
The Economic Club of New York · Brad Garlinghouse
RIPPLE AT DAVOS LIVE — Brad Garlinghouse Speaks | What This Means for XRP
Milkshakematty · Brad Garlinghouse
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