Stripes

Q: When was Stripes last fund created?

Stripes last fund was created/launched in 2014-09-11.

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2008

AUM

$6 200 M

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe North America Asia

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Stripes is a growth equity firm based in New York City, founded in 2008. The firm is led by founder Ken Fox and has a team of 34 professionals. Stripes distinguishes itself by focusing on both branded consumer and enterprise companies, providing not just capital but also strategic resources to help businesses scale.

The firm invests primarily in software, business, and consumer sectors, with a particular interest in companies that are at the growth and expansion stages. Stripes typically invests in North America and has a diverse portfolio that includes sectors such as technology, food and beverage, and financial services. The firm manages several funds, including the Stripes Continuation Fund I with $400 million in assets under management.

Notable investments by Stripes include Databricks - a data intelligence platform, A24 - a global entertainment company, Vuori - an athleisure apparel brand, and Ramp - a finance automation platform. Other significant portfolio companies are Erewhon, Flock, and KHAITE, showcasing Stripes' diverse investment strategy.

Industry

Cybersecurity AI Retail Media and Entertainment Consumer Products Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech SaaS Software Technology HealthTech Healthcare Services Security Transportation

Stripes Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Stripes Continuation Fund I	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services SaaS Security Software Transportation HealthTech	Series B	North America	$5-10 m	$400 M	September 2014

Contacts

Name

Title

Social Networks

Ken Fox Founder and Partner

Founder and Partner

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Ron Shah Partner

Partner

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FAQs about Stripes

Is Stripes a venture capital or private equity firm?

Stripes is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Stripes located?

Stripes is located in New York, New York, United States.

When was Stripes founded?

Stripes was founded in 2008.

What sectors and industries does Stripes invest in?

Stripes invests in companies and startups in Cybersecurity, AI, Retail, Media and Entertainment, Consumer Products, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, SaaS, Software, Technology, HealthTech, Healthcare Services, Security, Transportation.

What is Stripes geographical focus of investments?

Stripes invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Stripes typically invest in?

Stripes invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Stripes investment?

Stripes usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Stripes?

Stripes has around $6 200m assets under management.

When was Stripes last fund created?

Stripes last fund was created/launched in 2014-09-11

What are the contacts of Stripes?

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