Alex Rampell
InvestorGeneral Partner, a16z at Andreessen Horowitz · Board director at Flock Homes · Board director at Descript · Board director at FlyHomes
Menlo Park, California
Writes $50K – $50M checks · typically $10M
About
Alex Rampell is a serial fintech founder who built shareware as a child, co-founded seven startups including TrialPay (acquired by Visa), bringing hands-on expertise in payment flows, interchange and risk.
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- a•••@a16z.comreveal80% confident
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningBiotechConsumerCrypto & Web3Defense Tech
Board director at Flock Homes
Intro paths
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Flock Homes's investors · 12
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Co-founders at Flock Homes
Board director at Descript
Intro paths
In turn, Alex can intro founders to Descript's investors below.
Descript's investors · 7
Co-founders at Descript
Board director at FlyHomes
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FlyHomes's investors · 9
Co-founders at FlyHomes
Experience
- Andreessen HorowitzGeneral Partnercurrent2015 — presentMenlo Park, CA
- Affirm, Inc.Co-foundercurrent2012 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Rocket CompaniesBoard Membercurrent2024 — presentDetroit Metropolitan Area
- LoftBoard of Directorscurrent2019 — presentSão Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- DescriptBoard Membercurrent2017 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- WiseMember Board Of Directorscurrent2017 — presentLondon, Greater London, United Kingdom
- Propel, IncBoard Membercurrent2018 — presentBrooklyn, New York, United States
- Very Good SecurityBoard Membercurrent2017 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- EarninBoard of Directorscurrent2017 — presentPalo Alto, California
- Steadman Philippon Research InstituteBoard Membercurrent2020 — presentVail, Colorado, United States
- PointChairmancurrent2015 — presentPalo Alto, CA
- Independent InvestorSelfcurrent2006 — present
- OpendoorBoard Observer2018 — 2020San Francisco Bay Area
- TXN SolutionsChairman and Co-Founder2014 — 2018San Francisco Bay Area
- CashStarMember, Board of Directors2011 — 2017Portland, Maine Area
- KCG Holdings, Inc.Board Member2015 — 2017Greater New York City Area
- VisaOffers & Loyalty2014 — 2015San Francisco Bay Area
- TrialPay, Inc.Co-Founder/CEO/Chairman2006 — 2015Mountain View, CA
- TrialPay, Inc.Chairman of the Board2014
- Yub, Inc.CEO2013 — 2014Mountain View, CA
- Restaurant.comMember, Board of Advisors2008 — 2012
- Friend.lyMember, Board of Directors2010 — 2011
- Backstage GamesMember, Board of Directors2010
- Rampell Software, LLCCEO1998 — 2006
- FraudEliminator, LLCCo-Founder2004 — 2006
Skills & more
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Digital MarketingDigital MediaBusiness StrategyEntrepreneurshipOnline MarketingProduct ManagementEmail MarketingSEMStrategic PlanningStrategySaaSFacebookLanguages English · Japanese · Russian · Spanish
From Alex's professional profile.
Deals · 6
Flock HomesBoard seat
via Andreessen Horowitz · filed Mar 2025 · $22.9M raise
Point Digital Finance, Inc.Board seat
via Andreessen Horowitz · filed May 2022 · $140M raise
SentiLinkBoard seat
via Andreessen Horowitz · filed Jul 2021 · $90.6M raise
FlyHomesBoard seat
via Andreessen Horowitz · filed Jun 2018 · $17.7M raise
QuantopianBoard seat
via Andreessen Horowitz · filed Nov 2016 · $25.6M raise
CashStarBoard seat
via Andreessen Horowitz · filed Mar 2015 · $22.5M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Per SEC Form D filings.
Colleagues at Andreessen Horowitz
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Investors connected to Alex in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Alex Rampell?
- Alex Rampell is a serial fintech founder who built shareware as a child, co-founded seven startups including TrialPay (acquired by Visa), bringing hands-on expertise in payment flows, interchange and risk.
- Where does Alex Rampell work?
- Alex Rampell is General Partner, a16z at Andreessen Horowitz and Board director at Flock Homes and Board director at Descript and Board director at FlyHomes.
- What does Alex Rampell invest in?
- Alex Rampell invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Defense Tech.
- What check size does Alex Rampell write?
- Alex Rampell typically writes checks of $50K – $50M.
- What boards does Alex Rampell sit on?
- Alex Rampell holds tracked board seats at CashStar, Descript, Flock Homes, FlyHomes, Point Digital Finance, Inc., Propel, Quantopian, SentiLink.
- Where did Alex Rampell go to school?
- Alex Rampell studied at Harvard University (Bachelor’s Degree, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science); Phillips Academy.
Founder mafias
Andreessen Horowitz mafia48
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Phillips Academy mafia23
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Descript mafia3
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FlyHomes mafia3
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Quantopian mafia3
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Same school
Also attended Harvard University1,558
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Shared employers
Also worked at Rocket Companies6
Also worked at Loft10
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Also worked at Descript3
Also worked at Wise28
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