Charles Scharf
President @ Visa
Charles Scharf is a grant investor at Visa focused on FinTech and Association. Charles Scharf has served as chief executive officer and a director of Visa Inc., the world’s largest consumer payment system, since November 2012. Before joining Visa, Scharf was a managing director of One Equity Partners, the private investment arm of JPMorgan Chase & Co. Previously, he served as chief executive officer of RetailFinancial Services at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from 2004 to 2011, and as chief executive officer of the retail division of Bank One Corp. from 2002 to 2004.Scharf also served as chief financial officer of Bank One Corp. from 2000 to 2002, chief financial officer of the Global Corporate and Investment Bank division at Citigroup from 1999 to 2000, and chief financial officer of Salomon Smith Barney and its predecessor company from 1995 to 1999.Scharf joined the Microsoft board of directors in October 2014. He also serves on the board of Visa, and is a member of the board of trustees of Johns Hopkins University. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Johns Hopkins University and a master of business administration degree from New York University.
- Total investments:
- 3
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 33%
Last updated:
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Industries Charles Scharf invests in
Stages Charles Scharf invests in
Countries Charles Scharf invests in
Investment Focus
Industry
- FinTech 1 (33%)
- Association 1 (33%)
- Communities 1 (33%)
- Real Estate 1 (33%)
Stage
- Grant 1 (33%)
- Series B 1 (33%)
- Funding Round 1 (33%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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Bilt
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Rewards program for renters | $150M / Oct 25, 2022 | |
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Bilt
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Rewards program for renters | $150M / Series B / Oct 25, 2022 | |
Miami Foundation
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The Miami Foundation connects philanthropy with community needs and opportunities while actively engaging all community stakeholders. | $20M / Grant / Feb 25, 2022 |
Co-Investors
About Visa
Visa is an American multinational financial services company that facilitates electronic payment systems throughout the world. The company operates the retail electronic payments network through the transfer of value and information among financial institutions, merchants, consumers, businesses, and government entities.
Visa Contacts
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Alfred Kelly
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
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Charles Scharf
President
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Malak El Baba
Country Manager in Egypt
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Thomas Campbell
Founding Director
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Ahmed Mohey
Country Manager - Libya & Sudan
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What does Charles Scharf invest in?
Charles Scharf invests primarily in FinTech, Association and Communities startups, most often at Grant and Series B stage. Most of the 3 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
When did Charles Scharf last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for Charles Scharf closed in Oct 2022. Shizune tracks 3 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
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