Ramp Hits $16 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round
Financial technology startup Ramp is now valued at $16 billion following a $200 million funding around, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Founders Fund, the VC firm backed by billionaire Peter Thiel, led the financing, the person said.
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