Patrick Collison, Angel Investor

Patrick Collison is the CEO and Co-Founder of Stripe, a global leader in online payments, where he has spent over sixteen years building one of the most influential fintech companies. He also co-founded the Arc Institute, a nonprofit research organization advancing biomedical science, and previously launched Auctomatic, acquired in 2008. Earlier in his career, Patrick focused on scaling Stripe into a platform powering millions of businesses worldwide, emphasizing innovation, accessibility, and technical excellence. His leadership reflects a commitment to building infrastructure that accelerates entrepreneurship and scientific progress. As an angel investor, Collison has made about twenty-eight investments across fintech, AI, and frontier technology. His recent portfolio includes Drafted, RMFG, Antithesis, and Flow Engineering, highlighting his interest in startups that combine technical depth with transformative potential.