Fred Ehrsam

Co-founder of Coinbase and Paradigm, and co-founder and CEO of Nudge, a neurotechnology startup.

Angel Investor Active San Francisco, United States
Last updated 2026-07-20
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About

Fred Ehrsam is an American entrepreneur and investor known for co-founding the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase and the crypto-focused venture capital firm Paradigm. He also co-founded Nudge, a neurotechnology startup developing non-invasive brain-computer interfaces. Ehrsam previously worked as a foreign exchange trader at Goldman Sachs. He graduated from Duke University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Economics.

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Fintech & Insurtech2

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What is Fred Ehrsam's primary investment focus by sector?
Fred Ehrsam primarily focuses on the Fintech & Insurtech sector, with two portfolio companies in this area.
Can you name some notable portfolio companies of Fred Ehrsam?
Fred Ehrsam's notable portfolio companies include StarkWare Industries, which has raised $261M, and bloXroute Labs, which has raised $90.55M.
What stages of funding does Fred Ehrsam typically invest in?
Fred Ehrsam has participated in 2 Seed rounds and 1 A Round, with one of the Seed rounds being a follow-on investment.
When did Fred Ehrsam make his most recent investments?
Fred Ehrsam's most recent investment activity occurred in June 2018, following investments in January and March of the same year.
What is the typical investment range for Fred Ehrsam?
Fred Ehrsam's investment range is between $1.55M and $6M.
Has Fred Ehrsam had any exits from his portfolio companies?
According to startupim data, Fred Ehrsam has not had any recorded exits from his portfolio companies.
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