Stripes
Overview
Stripes is a growth equity firm that invests in high-growth software and consumer businesses globally.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramp | Oct 2026 | Series G | Co-investor |
| Cognition AI | Sep 2026 | Series E | Co-investor |
| Kalshi | Oct 2026 | Series G | Co-investor |
| Applied Intuition | Jun 2025 | Series F | Co-investor |
| Etched | Aug 2026 | Series D | Co-investor |
For institutional investors. Book with your work email.
Key People
Brigitte Kleine
Operating Partner
Michael Vaughan
Operating Partner
Paul Melchiorre
Operating Partner
Sharon Rothstein
Operating Partner
Bryan Gertzog
Partner
Christopher Carey
Partner
Jason S.
Partner
Jindra Zitek
Partner And Head Of Scale
Julia Solomon
Partner
Karen Kenworthy
Partner
Ken Fox
Partner
Monica Vitoria
Partner, Investor Relations
Ron Shah
Partner
Saagar Kulkarni
Partner
Marco Lorenzon
Vice President
Oliver Chernyk
Vice President
For institutional investors. Book with your work email.
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Stripes based?
Stripes is headquartered in New York City, New York, United States.
When was Stripes founded?
Stripes was founded in 2008.
How many portfolio companies does Stripes have?
Stripes has 97 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Stripes's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Ramp, Cognition AI, Kalshi, Applied Intuition, Etched.
What was Stripes's most recent investment shown here?
Stripes's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Kalshi in 2026.
What sectors does Stripes focus on?
Stripes focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, FinTech, Real Estate & PropTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, FinTech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, FinTech, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Crypto & Web3, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences.
What company stages does Stripes focus on?
Stripes typically invests at the Mid stage.
What is Stripes's AUM?
Stripes's assets under management are estimated between $1.0B and $10.0B.