Overview
Ripple was founded in 2012 by Chris Larsen and Jed McCaleb and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company builds enterprise blockchain products on the XRP Ledger, offering cross-border payments, digital asset custody, stablecoin services, prime brokerage, and treasury management for financial institutions and businesses across 50+ countries.
Beyond its core product business, Ripple operates an active corporate venture program. Since 2015, the firm has deployed over $600M across more than 70 direct investments and 10+ limited partner fund positions. The portfolio is concentrated in Web3 infrastructure, digital asset market infrastructure, and blockchain-native companies.
Ripple has grown to 1,000+ employees across 15+ offices globally. In November 2025, the company raised $500M at a $40B valuation. Its acquisition activity has intensified in recent years, including the $250M purchase of Swiss crypto custody firm Metaco in 2023 and the acquisitions of Rail, Hidden Road, and GTreasury between 2025 and 2026.
Portfolio (Belgian-connected)
- Keyrock - Led the $72M Series B in 2022; participated again in the 2026 Series C
In the news
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- Not your average beauty store. When BPerfect Cosmetics opened its first English megastore at Manchester Arndale, the ambition was clear: create a destination that customers would want to experience, not just shop. And we loved bringing that vision to life. From a custom-built TikTok booth and dedicated beauty demonstration areas to statement counters and carefully considered lighting, every detail was designed to encourage interaction and bring the brand's personality into the space. The best part? The full fit-out was completed
- Opening on time is one thing. Being ready to trade is another. With the busiest retail season approaching, every detail of your store or showroom matters. A great-looking space means little if customers can't find what they're looking for, displays aren't practical, or the layout makes life harder for your team. That's why successful retail projects need to consider more than the opening day. From how customers navigate the space to how you present products and how the environment performs during busy trading periods, the details
- More products don't always make a better showroom. When you've got a large product range, the challenge isn't simply finding enough space to display everything. It's helping customers explore, compare and make confident decisions. That's exactly what we set out to achieve with PJH's new Wolverhampton showroom. Working closely with PJH, we designed, manufactured and installed a space that makes a complex product offering feel straightforward. A few features we're particularly pleased with: ✅ Modular product pods that can be
- A fresh look for Trespass in Wakefield! A well-designed retail space needs to do more than look the part. It should make products easy to explore, create a clear customer journey and bring the brand to life. For the Trespass store in Wakefield, our focus was on creating a practical, engaging environment that puts the product range front and centre. From considered layouts to bespoke retail displays, every element plays a part in making the space easier to navigate and shop. Take a closer look at the finished store in our latest
- Great to see ReFrame featured in Retail Gazette. Our Managing Director, David Wolfenden, spoke to the team about why we developed ReFrame, its first commercial installation for Barbour at Blenheim Palace, and how a more flexible approach to retail displays can help brands adapt their spaces as ranges, seasons and requirements change. A big thank you to Retail Gazette for taking the time to speak with us and share the story behind ReFrame. Read the full feature here: https://lnkd.in/eWqTRXMt #ReFrame #RetailDesign #RetailDisplay
- A great-looking drawing is only half the job. The real test is whether it can be manufactured, installed and rolled out consistently across every location. That’s where keeping design close to production matters. When designers and manufacturers are working together from the start, potential issues can be spotted earlier. Materials, tolerances, costs and installation are considered while decisions are still being made, not once a design has already been signed off. It means fewer late changes, fewer compromises and a much calmer
- Not every retail idea needs a permanent store. Sometimes you need a space to test an idea, launch a product, reach a new audience or simply get your brand in front of people. That’s where pop-up retail gets interesting. At Ripple, we design and manufacture bespoke pop-up spaces built around what you actually want to achieve, whether that’s a one-off brand activation, a short-term store or a concept designed to travel across multiple locations. We think about the whole experience: • How you stop people walking past • How customers
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