Matt Cohen and Dominic Lau | Founder, Ripple Ventures, and Partner, Ripple Ventures
- Matt is the Founder and Managing Partner, of Ripple Ventures.
- He is a venture capitalist focused on early-stage technology.
Podcast
Overview
In a groundbreaking move bridging the worlds of traditional banking and venture capital, the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has thrown its support behind Ripple Ventures’ pioneering Ripple X Fellowship program. This initiative, spearheaded by Ripple Ventures, has not only been instrumental in providing access and education to underserved students but has also proved its mettle by placing over 75 students into venture capital roles. The collaboration underscores RBC’s commitment to fostering diversity, inclusivity, and positive social change within the entrepreneurial landscape. Tune in now to learn more.
[00:15] – About Matt Cohen and Dominic Lau
- Matt is the Founder and Managing Partner, of Ripple Ventures.
- He is a venture capitalist focused on early-stage technology.
- Dominic is a Partner at Ripple Ventures.
[05:33] – What is the Ripple X Fellowship program, and why was it started?
- It is an initiative to provide underserved students, founders, and aspiring VCs equal access to education, networking, job opportunities, and funding.
- The program was started to democratise access for students who might not have exposure to the venture capital ecosystem.
[20:13] – What differentiates venture capital (VC) from private equity (PE)?
- In venture capital, investors are minority investors on a cap table.
- Private equity typically buys a majority of a business.
- Venture capital involves putting money into the treasury of the business for resources and employees.
- Private equity often involves buying out founders and existing investors.
[29:50] – How did you manage to secure the backing of a bank for their fund?
- Our early-stage involvement with founders and companies, often assisting with setting up bank accounts for startups, made it a natural partnership for banks.
- The banks recognized the potential of partnering with Ripple Ventures to build long-term relationships with emerging companies.
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Matt Cohen: LinkedIn
Dominic Lau: LinkedIn
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Profile
- Matt is the Founder and Managing Partner, of Ripple Ventures.
- He is a venture capitalist focused on early-stage technology.
- Dominic is a Partner at Ripple Ventures.
