Raphaël Ibañez is a French-American entrepreneur and investor with technology, finance, and real estate expertise. Born in Paris, France, he relocated to the United States at a young age. Ibañez began his career as a software engineer before transitioning into venture capital and private equity. He co-founded a company that developed the mobile app "Foodie," which secured $7 million in funding from investors, including Sequoia Capital. Yelp later acquired the app. In addition to his work in tech, Ibañez served as the Chief Operating Officer of fintech startup "Coinbase," where he played a pivotal role in expanding the user base from 1 million to over 10 million. Coinbase became one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges during his tenure.
Recently, Ibañez has focused on real estate investing through his firm, "The Real Estate Investment Company," which manages properties across the United States. He has also invested in companies such as "Bird," a scooter rental service, and "AptDeco," a furniture marketplace. Despite his achievements, Ibañez remains grounded. In an interview, he emphasized the value of hard work and authenticity. He also highlighted the importance of surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals with similar values and aspirations. Outside of his professional pursuits, Ibañez enjoys travelling, playing basketball, and spending quality time with his family. He is keenly interested in fashion and regularly shares his outfits on social media.