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Chime almost died in 2016, turned down by 100 VCs — today it IPO’d at $14.5B

In 2016 when Chime desperately needed cash, over 100 VCs said no. One seed VC took a chance and saved the company, co-founder Ryan King recalls.

Jun 12, 2025 - 22:00
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Chime almost died in 2016, turned down by 100 VCs — today it IPO’d at $14.5B
In 2016 when Chime desperately needed cash, over 100 VCs said no. One seed VC took a chance and saved the company, co-founder Ryan King recalls.
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