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Ribbit Capital

Ribbit Capital, based in California, backs fintech startups from Seed to Series B, can lead rounds, and writes checks from $1 million to over $30 million.

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Entry stageSeed, Series A, Series B
Check size$1M to $30M+
Leads roundsYes
FocusFintech
Latest fundApproximately (2025)Approximately $420 million current fund; $500 million successor vehicle filed in 2025 (202…
Investing team7 people3 activity updates, latest Sep 30

Who you would pitch at Ribbit Capital

7 people on the investing team, 1 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Nick Shalek
Nick ShalekGeneral PartnerHe previously worked at the Yale Investments Office and has backed companies like Robinhood and Coinbase.
Cindy Mcadam
Cindy McadamInvesting team
Denise Gilbert
Denise GilbertInvesting team
Nikolay Kostov
Nikolay KostovInvesting team
Rebekah Murphy
Rebekah MurphyInvesting team
Tessa Savakus
Tessa SavakusInvesting team
Meyer “Micky” MalkaInvesting team

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Writes $1M to $30M+ checks. Its smallest check is larger than 83% of firms in the atlas.

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3 activity updates since September, latest Sep 30.

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Before you pitch

Ownership target7-10%
How to reach them[email protected]

Notable investments

CoinbaseStripePlaidRobinhoodRevolutNubankMercado Libre

In their words

RIBBITThe world doesn't change because incumbents decide it should. It changes because someone, somewhere, decides the system is broken and has the conviction to build somethinwww.ribbitcap.com
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On these lists

Seed fintech investors in California70Series A fintech investors in California52Series B fintech investors in California24Seed investors in United States2836Series A investors in United States1790Seed investors in California699Series B investors in United States563Series A investors in California480

Questions

What stage does Ribbit Capital invest in?

Ribbit Capital reports entry at seed, series a, series b.

How much does Ribbit Capital invest?

Ribbit Capital reports checks of $1M to $30M+.

Does Ribbit Capital lead rounds?

Yes. Ribbit Capital says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Ribbit Capital?

Nick Shalek (General Partner).

Is Ribbit Capital active right now?

Ribbit Capital has shown 3 activity updates since September 2026, the latest on 2026-09-30.

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