Meyer “Micky” Malka

Founder at Ribbit Capital | Fintech Investor | Serial Entrepreneur Palo Alto, California

Meyer Malka is an entrepreneur and investor from San Francisco, California. He was previously co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Lemon. He is currently a managing partner at Ribbit Capital. Mr. Malka is also an angel investor who prefers to invest in financial services, mobile, financial exchanges, personal finance, financial technology, financial payments, event management, SaaS, e-commerce, mail and courier services, transportation, healthcare, mobile health, doctors, sales and marketing, marketplaces, enterprises, big data, visualization, investment management, restaurants, online and offline connectivity, mobile payments and social media platforms.

About

Entrepreneur by design and investor at heart, focused on leveraging technology to transform financial services. Proven track record of building, scaling, and investing in innovative fintech companies. Passionate about identifying and supporting exceptional teams driving financial innovation.

Professional Experience

Founder

Ribbit Capital | May 2012 – Present

• Founded and leads venture capital firm focused on fintech investments
• Pioneered investment thesis: “It takes money to change money”
• Built global investment portfolio across financial services and technology sectors
• Partnered with transformative fintech companies reshaping the financial landscape

Board Member

MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) | March 2013 – May 2021

• Served on the board of Latin America’s leading e-commerce and fintech platform
• Provided strategic guidance during a period of exceptional growth and market expansion
• Contributed to the development of fintech solutions and payment systems

Co-Founder

Lemon, Inc. | May 2011 – December 2013

• Co-founded and led mobile financial management platform
• Successfully sold company to Lifelock (NASDAQ: LOCK)
• Developed innovative digital wallet and financial management solutions
• Led product strategy, business development, and fundraising initiatives

Co-Founder

Banco Bracce | December 2010 – March 2013

• Co-founded and developed banking institution
• Led strategic initiatives and business development
• Focused on innovative financial services solutions

Board Member

Bitcoin Foundation | October 2013 – July 2015

• Provided strategic guidance during a critical period of cryptocurrency adoption
• Contributed to development of Bitcoin ecosystem and infrastructure
• Supported educational and advocacy initiatives

Meyer Malka Investments 

1. Unico
   • Deal Date: August 3, 2021
   • Type: Later Stage VC
   • Industry: Business/Productivity Software
   • Status: Generating Revenue
2. Siftery
   • Deal Date: March 1, 2016
   • Industry: Database Software
   • Status: Generating Revenue
3. SnapUp
   • Deal Date: January 13, 2015
   • Industry: Application Software
   • Status: Startup
4. Tiendanube
   • Deal Date: January 1, 2015
   • Industry: Business/Productivity Software
   • Status: Generating Revenue
5. Osix
   • Deal Date: November 18, 2014
   • Industry: Internet Software
   • Status: Out of Business
6. BTCJam
   • Deal Date: February 10, 2014
   • Industry: Other Financial Services
   • Status: Out of Business
7. Manifest
   • Deal Date: May 2, 2013
   • Industry: Social/Platform Software
   • Status: Generating Revenue
8. Quasar Builders
   • Deal Date: March 6, 2013
   • Type: Private Equity
   • Status: Out of Business
9. Osix (Seed Round)
   • Deal Date: October 31, 2012
   • Type: Seed Round
   • Industry: Internet Software
   • Status: Out of Business
10. Oppa
    • Deal Date: October 2, 2012
    • Type: Later Stage VC
    • Industry: Home Furnishings
    • Status: Generating Revenue

Education

Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (UCAB)

https://www.ucab.edu.ve/

• Economista | 1991 – 1996

Moral Y Luces Herzl Bialik

• Bachelor in Science | 1987 – 1991

Skills & Endorsements

• Start-ups (90+ endorsements, including Reid Hoffman)
• Venture Capital (84+ endorsements)
• Fintech Investment
• Financial Services
• Entrepreneurship
• Strategic Planning
• Business Development
• Team Building
• Financial Innovation
• Digital Transformation

Contact Information

Corporate Office

• San Francisco, CA
• United States

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