Ryan Pripstein
InvestorInvestor at Thrive Capital
New York, New York
Writes $1M – $50M checks · typically $25M
Experience
- Vesper LabsFoundercurrent2024 — present
- Modern LifeFounder & Board Membercurrent2021 — present
- Rare Cancer Research FoundationBoard Membercurrent2022 — present
- Garner HealthBoard Member2019 — 2026
- Thrive CapitalInvestor & Head of Research2017 — 2023
- Diem AssociationFounding Association Member2019 — 2022
- ClearTrail Real EstateFounding Board Member2016 — 2017
- Intrepid AviationBoard Member2013 — 2017
- Reservoir Capital GroupPrincipal2012 — 2017
- West 4th Capital LtdaAssociate2010Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Perry CapitalAssociate2007 — 2010
- Merrill Lynch & CoAnalyst2006 — 2007
Education
- Stanford University Graduate School of Business2010 — 2012
- University of Virginia2002 — 2006
Colleagues at Thrive Capital
Avery Klemmer
Investor at Thrive Capital
Belen Mella
Investor at Thrive Capital
Chris Paik
General partner at Thrive Capital
Gaurav Ahuja
Partner at Thrive Capital
Jared Weinstein
Partner at Thrive Capital
Joe Kahn
Investor at Thrive Capital
Josh Kushner
Founder & CEO of Thrive Capital
Kareem Zaki
Partner at Thrive Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Ryan Pripstein work?
- Ryan Pripstein is Investor at Thrive Capital.
- What check size does Ryan Pripstein write?
- Ryan Pripstein typically writes checks of $1M – $50M.
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Thrive Capital mafia6
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Shared employers
Also worked at Thrive Capital25
Addison MarshVP, Finance & Operations at BBG VenturesJackie KahnPartner, Marketing at Oak HC/FTShereef ElnahalObvious Champion at Obvious VenturesAriana PoursartipVenture Partner at AtlanticoKareem ZakiPartner at Thrive CapitalJared WeinsteinPartner at Thrive Capital
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