Robinhood’s venture fund IPO attracted 150,000+ retail investors, CEO says
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev says more than 150,000 retail investors joined the fintech’s new venture fund, which offers exposure to private tech companies like OpenAI, Stripe, Databricks, and Oura before they go public.
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Robinhood's new Ventures Fund I attracted over 150,000 retail investors in its IPO, allowing non-accredited investors to gain exposure to major private tech companies like OpenAI, Stripe, and Databricks before they go public. CEO Vlad Tenev positioned the fund as part of Robinhood's mission to democratize market access, offering a publicly-traded venture fund with daily liquidity and no carry fees—distinguishing it from traditional venture capital. The fund arrives as valuations for large private companies have grown dramatically, with some reaching hundreds of billions of dollars before going public.