Ramp Reaches $13 Billion Valuation in Secondary Share Sale
The fintech startup nearly doubles its valuation as employees and early investors sell shares to prominent backers.
- Ramp's valuation surged to $13 billion in a $150 million secondary share sale involving investors like Khosla Ventures, Thrive Capital, and General Catalyst.
- The company has seen rapid growth, increasing annualized payment volume from $10 billion in January 2023 to $55 billion today and expanding its customer base to over 30,000 businesses.
- Ramp has diversified its offerings since its 2019 launch, adding products such as Ramp Procurement, Ramp Travel, and Ramp Treasury, which allows businesses to earn higher yields on operating cash.
- The fintech startup is leveraging AI to optimize financial operations, reduce inefficiencies, and improve profitability for its customers.
- While Ramp has no immediate plans for an IPO, its CEO notes that the company is focused on long-term growth and enterprise expansion.