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

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  • June 12, 2025
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.

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