Micky Malka
Chief Executive Officer at RIBBIT LEAP, LTD.
Net worth: 29 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Meyer "Micky" Malka is a technology and financial services entrepreneur. He is founder and general partner of Ribbit Capital, a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California.
Career
In 1993, at the age of 19, Malka co-founded Heptagon Group, a securities and investment broker dealer servicing the Venezuelan and U.S. markets, where he served as Chief Operating Officer. In 1998, Malka developed the online brokerage Patagon.com, Inc., which became Latin America’s first comprehensive Internet-based financial services portal and dealer until its acquisition in March 2000 by the Spanish bank Banco Santander for over $700 million. Malka then served as the interim Chief Executive Officer for OpenBank S.A., an online bank in Spain and Germany.
In 2003, he co-founded Banco Lemon which was acquired by Banco do Brasil, Latin America’s largest bank.
After moving to San Francisco in 2007, in July 2008, Malka co-founded and served as co-Chief Executive Officer of Bling Nation Ltd., a Palo Alto-based mobile payments company until July 2011 when it evolved into Lemon Inc.
In May 2011, Malka co-founded Banco Bracce, a Brazilian financial banking institution specializing in lending for mid-sized companies in Brazil.
Through Ribbit, Malka has made investments in several financial services and bitcoin companies, including Coinbase, BTCJam, CreditKarma, ContaAzul, Comparaonline.com, borro, Capital Access Network and Fuze Network.
Malka graduated from Andrés Bello Catholic University in Caracas, Venezuela in 1996 with a degree in economics. He also serves on the boards of directors of Mercado Libre and Credit Karma, He was until April 2014 on the board of Wonga, a British payday lender.
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Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-31 | 1,420,277 ( 0.19% ) | 29 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Micky Malka active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| RIBBIT LEAP, LTD. | Chief Executive Officer | 2020-07-06 |
| ROBINHOOD MARKETS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2022-03-22 |
Brex, Inc.
 Brex, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Brex, Inc. engages in the provision of business-to-business (B2B) financial solutions. It offers payment services by creating corporate cards, rewards, and travel programs. The company was founded by Henrique Dubugras and Pedro Franceschi on February 8, 2017 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. | Director/Board Member | 2018-06-18 |
Figure Technologies, Inc.
 Figure Technologies, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Figure Technologies, Inc. provides home equity release solutions. It offers home equity lines of credit, home improvement loans, and home buy-lease back offerings for retirement. The company was founded in January 2018 by Michael Scott Cagney, Cynthia Chen, Sara Priola, Alana Aldag Ackerson and June Ou and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Ribbit Capital LP | Founder | 2012-04-30 |
Vouch, Inc.
 Vouch, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Vouch, Inc. develops financial and insurance technology. The company was founded by Sam H. Hodges and Travis Hedgei is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Figure Lending LLC
 Figure Lending LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Figure Lending LLC develops blockchain-based financial technology solutions. The company is based in Charlotte, NC. The company was founded in 2018 by Mike Cagney and June Ou. Mike Cagney has been the CEO since 2018. | Director/Board Member | - |
XTO Ribbit Opportunity VII LLC
 XTO Ribbit Opportunity VII LLC Investment ManagersFinance Part of Ribbit Management Co. LLC, XTO Ribbit Opportunity VII LLC operates as a venture capital fund. The private company is based in Palo Alto, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Upgrade, Inc.
 Upgrade, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Upgrade, Inc. operates as an online lending platform that combines personal loans with free credit monitoring. It has offices in Phoenix and San Francisco. The company was founded by Renaud Laplanche, Jeff Bogan, Tim Bogan, Matt Wierman, Visar Nimani, Adelina Grozdanova and Soul Htite and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Micky Malka
| Universidad Católica Andrés Bello | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 5 |
|---|---|
| MERCADOLIBRE, INC. | Retail Trade |
| BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. | Finance |
| THE WENDY'S COMPANY | Consumer Services |
| NU HOLDINGS LTD. | Technology Services |
| ROBINHOOD MARKETS, INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 27 |
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Credit Karma, Inc.
 Credit Karma, Inc. Financial Publishing/ServicesCommercial Services Credit Karma, Inc. engages in the provision of credit score rewards and monitoring services. It offers personalized savings and account management programs for credit cards, student, automobile, and business loans. The company was founded by Kenneth Lin, Nichole Mustard, and Ryan Graciano in 2007 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Commercial Services |
Lemon, Inc.
 Lemon, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Lemon, Inc. offers mobile payment services, designed specifically for local and community financial institutions. The firm also offers online receipt organization and spending management tools. It was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Technology Services |
Peixe Urbano Web Serviços Digitais Ltda.
 Peixe Urbano Web Serviços Digitais Ltda. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Peixe Urbano Web Servicos Digitais Ltda. engages in the operation of an online deal coupons portal. Its products include discounted vouchers for travel packages, consumer electronics, short-term educational courses, and dining experiences. The company was founded by Julio Cesar Destro Meira Vasconcellos, Alexandre Ferraz Tabor and Emerson Andrade on March 18, 2010, and is headquartered in Florianopolis, Brazil. | Technology Services |
| Ribbit Capital LP | Finance |
Kiavi Funding, Inc.
 Kiavi Funding, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Kiavi Funding, Inc. offers an online mortgage platform. It also offers multiple short-term first-lien mortgage products for investment properties that may or may not include a rehabilitation project. The company was founded by James Herbert and Matthew Humphrey in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Upgrade, Inc.
Upgrade, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Upgrade, Inc. operates as an online lending platform that combines personal loans with free credit monitoring. It has offices in Phoenix and San Francisco. The company was founded by Renaud Laplanche, Jeff Bogan, Tim Bogan, Matt Wierman, Visar Nimani, Adelina Grozdanova and Soul Htite and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Finance |
Patagon.com
 Patagon.com Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Patagon.com provides on-line brokerage services. It offers a range of financial news, products and services in spanish, portuguese and english to individuals throughout Latin America. Patagon is headquartered in Miami Beach, FL. | Technology Services |
Classified Media Group, Inc.
 Classified Media Group, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of MercadoLibre, Inc., Classified Media Group, Inc. is an American company that operates an online classified advertisements platform. The private company is located in the US. Classified Media Group was acquired by MercadoLibre, Inc. on January 16, 2008 for $19 million. | Technology Services |
WDFC UK Ltd.
 WDFC UK Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services WDFC UK Ltd. provides online money lending services. The firm's services include payday loans alternative, short term loans, cash loans, cash advance, fast cash, and quick loans. The company was founded by Errol Damelin and Jonty Hurwitz in 2007 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
| Meck Ltd. | |
Brex, Inc.
Brex, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Brex, Inc. engages in the provision of business-to-business (B2B) financial solutions. It offers payment services by creating corporate cards, rewards, and travel programs. The company was founded by Henrique Dubugras and Pedro Franceschi on February 8, 2017 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. | Finance |
Open Bank SA
 Open Bank SA Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Banco Santander SA, Open Bank SA is a Spanish company that provides online bank application services. The private company is based in Madrid, Spain. The company was founded in 1995. The CEO is Ezequiel Szafir Holcman. | Technology Services |
Wonga Group Ltd.
 Wonga Group Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Wonga Group Ltd. provides international financial services. Its services include short term and installment loan. The company was founded by Jonty Hurwitz and Errol Damelin in 2007 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
Ribbit Management Co. LLC
 Ribbit Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ribbit Management Co LLC (Ribbit Management) is a venture Capital firm founded in 2012 by Meyer Malka. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. | Finance |
Banco Andbank (Brasil) SA
 Banco Andbank (Brasil) SA Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of Andorra Banc Agricol Reig SA, Banco Andbank (Brasil) SA is a Brazilian company that provides investment banking services. The private company is based in São Paulo, Brazil. The company was founded by Meyer Malka. | Finance |
Patagón Internet Bank SA
 Patagón Internet Bank SA Regional BanksFinance Part of Banco Santander SA, Patagón Internet Bank SA is a banking company based in Madrid, Spain. The Spanish company provides banking services. | Finance |
The Bitcoin Foundation, Inc.
 The Bitcoin Foundation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Bitcoin Foundation, Inc. provides social services. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company was founded by Peter J. Vessenes, Jon Matonis. | Commercial Services |
Invoice 2go, Inc.
 Invoice 2go, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Invoice 2go, Inc. provides mobile invoicing application. Its features include send invoices and estimates, accept payments and reporting. The company was founded by Chris Strode in 2002 and is headquartered in Redwood, CA. | Technology Services |
| Peixe Urbano, Inc. | |
Hey Habito Ltd.
 Hey Habito Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Hey Habito Ltd. provides mortgage-application process technology. It offers algorithm platform that calculate a mortgage. The company was founded by Daniel Hegarty on January 12, 2015 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
| Heptagon Group SAS | |
| Banco Lemon SA | |
Figure Technologies, Inc.
Figure Technologies, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Figure Technologies, Inc. provides home equity release solutions. It offers home equity lines of credit, home improvement loans, and home buy-lease back offerings for retirement. The company was founded in January 2018 by Michael Scott Cagney, Cynthia Chen, Sara Priola, Alana Aldag Ackerson and June Ou and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Finance |
Figure Lending LLC
Figure Lending LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Figure Lending LLC develops blockchain-based financial technology solutions. The company is based in Charlotte, NC. The company was founded in 2018 by Mike Cagney and June Ou. Mike Cagney has been the CEO since 2018. | Technology Services |
Vouch, Inc.
Vouch, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Vouch, Inc. develops financial and insurance technology. The company was founded by Sam H. Hodges and Travis Hedgei is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Ribbit LEAP Ltd.
 Ribbit LEAP Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Ribbit LEAP Ltd. is a blank check company. It was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded by Meyer Malka Rais and Cynthia Garabedian McAdam on July 7, 2020 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Finance |
XTO Ribbit Opportunity VII LLC
XTO Ribbit Opportunity VII LLC Investment ManagersFinance Part of Ribbit Management Co. LLC, XTO Ribbit Opportunity VII LLC operates as a venture capital fund. The private company is based in Palo Alto, CA. | Finance |
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