Ripple (originally “OpenCoin”) was founded in 2012 by Chris Larsen and Jed McCaleb. The company has not officially endorsed a plan to participate in an IPO.
In addition to its cryptocurrency, XRP, Ripple developed and operates a global blockchain-based real-time financial settlement services network, allowing individuals to exchange money regardless of location or particular bank. The company has raised nearly $300 million in Venture Capital funding from investors including 2020 Ventures, CME Ventures, Hinge Capital, Santander InnoVentures, Seagate Venture Fund, Growth Technology Ventures, MicroVentures, SharesPost, Abstract Ventures, Rosemoor Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and IDG Capital. Per company press releases, Ripple last raised $200 million in December 2019 at a post-money valuation of $10 billion.
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| Date | Funding Round | Funding Raised | Price per Share | IPO Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2019 | Series C | $10.09B | $XXX.XX | $XXX.XX |
| 9/15/2016 | Series B | $401.23MM | $XXX.XX | $XXX.XX |
| 10/6/2015 | Series A | $135MM | $XXX.XX | $XXX.XX |
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Ripple is a private company and not publicly traded.
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Ripple (XRP) is a cryptocurrency token designed to migrate transactions from central databases controlled by financial institutions to a more open infrastructure while significantly cutting costs.
Ripple has partnered with over 100 financial institutions worldwide such as Santander, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, IFX and more.
The Chief Executive Officer of Ripple is Brad Garlinghouse.
According to Ripple's website, its mission is to "Build breakthrough crypto solutions for a world without economic borders.
Through blockchain technology, Ripple enables global financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers to move, manage and tokenize value, helping to unlock greater economic opportunity for everyone, everywhere."
