San Francisco · Seed–Series B · 18 people tracked
Investment thesis
Ripple's stated mission is to build crypto solutions for a world without economic borders, enabling the 'Internet of Value' by using blockchain to move value the way information moves today. It focuses on enterprise blockchain products in commercial use across many countries, helping businesses expand into hard-to-reach markets, access liquidity solutions and generate crypto-enabled revenue streams. The company positions itself as advancing global access and equity by building an inclusive, streamlined, and sustainable financial system, and partners with mission-driven organizations pursuing economic fairness through research, education, and philanthropy.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 16, 2026.
Team · 18 people
from the firm's website & public directories
Founder mafia
The Ripple mafia →8 people who came through Ripple went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 13 of 17 portfolio companiesCrypto & Web3 ×7Fintech ×6AI & Machine Learning ×4Data & Infrastructure ×3Developer Tools ×2Enterprise Software ×2AdTech ×1Advanced Manufacturing ×1
HQs:United States×4United Kingdom×1Mexico×1Nigeria×1
Investments · 17 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathSun 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-investorsElaia
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 provides an orchestration layer that lets smart contracts coordinate and execute automated workflows across multiple blockchains, secured by its native BLD token and an object-capability security model.
Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsFintech
Co-investorsAGE CryptoBollinger Investment GroupDanu VenturesFigmentMarin Digital VenturesRed Beard Ventures+6 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 CapitalGR CapitalTempoCapFrog CapitalGreycroft PartnersQuona Capital+1 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)Ben Peters(Founder)in
Co-investors1Sharpe VenturesCoatue ManagementCoinbase VenturesCometaDigital Currency GroupFundersClub+14 more
Co-investorsPantera Capital
Investment fund focused on blockchain and emerging technology projects with real-world applications
Co-investorsSerafundTechMeetsTrader
Mobile-first crypto wallet; acquired by Coinbase in November 2021.
Lexington, US
Sean Powers(Director)Brett Nilsen(Executive Officer)
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
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.Capital One VenturesCoinbase VenturesDragonflyFirstMark Capital
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)in
Co-investors4DX VenturesAAF Management Ltd.Avenir Growth CapitalB Capital GroupB4 CapitalChaos Ventures+20 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-investorsDigital Currency GroupF-Prime Capital PartnersParaFi CapitalSignature VenturesWintermuteY Combinator+5 more
Crypto & Web3FintechJersey City, US
Co-investorsTechstars2020 Ventures8 Decimal CapitalMahindra Finance
Squid provides AI-powered software for planning and operating electricity grids, helping network teams make better decisions through a unified network model.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnergySaaSLondon, GB
Conor Jones(Co-Founder / CEO)inGeorge Kolokotronis(Co-Founder / CTO)in
Co-investorsY Combinator33East
Squid is a cross-chain platform that lets users swap, bridge, and route tokens across 100+ blockchains and 20,000+ tokens in a single transaction, powered by an intent-based routing and execution engine.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
Co-investorsBorderless VentureBreedChapter OneDepartment of XYZMaelstromNode Capital+4 more
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-investorsNFXRed Dot Capital PartnersTRANSCENDCapital One VenturesCoinbase VenturesDragonfly+2 more
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioBreadwinneracq. by Coinbase
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesSquid · startupfortune.com · Aug 18, 2026
Notabene · alleywatch.com · Aug 1, 2026
Velocity · thefintechtimes.com · Jul 24, 2026
Dragonfly · fintech.global · Jul 15, 2026
Flutterwave · serrarigroup.com · Jul 14, 2026
Squid · businesspost.ie · Jun 30, 2026
Azimo · saveonsend.com · Jun 27, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Ripple made?
- Ripple has 9 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Ripple invest at?
- Ripple invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B 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, Coatue Management, FundersClub, among 26 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamXRP Ripple CHAIRMAN Chris Larsen Shocking Statement, Dom & Phil Kwok, Canton & VISA on network, FLR
crypto Eri · Chris Larsen
XRP CENTRAL, Ripple Chairman Chris Larsen YELLOW NETWORK led by WORLDS No.1 Market Maker WITH XRP
crypto Eri · Chris Larsen
Ripple's Chris Larsen: The Internet of Value Is What’s Missing
AllinCrypto · Chris Larsen
Ripple’s Chris Larsen Interview
The Jacob Buehrer Show · Chris Larsen
Why Ripple's Chris Larsen is spending millions to back the Harris campaign: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Television · Chris Larsen
Ripple's XRP drops as Chris Larsen reveals $10M donation to Harris campaign: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Television · Chris Larsen
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