# RippleWorks

> RippleWorks is a VC fund in California City backing Mobile and FinTech. See 3 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: California City, United States
- Total investments: 3
- Last investment: Apr 2022
- Lead investor: 33%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rippleworks
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/rippleworksorg
- Website: http://www.rippleworks.org/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rippleworksorg?_rdr

RippleWorks is a VC fund in California City focused on Mobile and FinTech. RippleWorks pairs the most promising social ventures with Silicon Valley expertise to jointly identify and address immediate and critical scaling challenges. RippleWorks' volunteer program provides a high-skilled opportunity for tech executives and successful entrepreneurs to apply their domains of expertise and drive meaningful impact aroundthe world. RippleWorks is a non-profit that operates with a heightened sense of urgency to drive business results faster, which in turn will accelerate social and economic impact.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mobile | 1 | 33% |
| FinTech | 1 | 33% |
| Fitness | 1 | 33% |
| mHealth | 1 | 33% |
| Software | 1 | 33% |

12 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Debt Financing | 2 | 67% |
| Corporate Round | 1 | 33% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ghana | 1 | 33% |
| Kenya | 1 | 33% |
| South Africa | 1 | 33% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Doug Galen | Founder & CEO | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/doug-galen |
| Michael Starkenburg | Director, Expert Network | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/michael-starkenburg |
| Chris Larsen | Co-Founder | 9 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/chris-larsen |
| Ravindra Sunku | Expert-In-Residence | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ravindra-sunku |
| Rick Levenson | CTO | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/rick-levenson |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Farmerline | The Farmerline vision is to see an Africa where Agriculture NGO’s are not a functioning force in the market. Farmerline provides paid services that allow farmers to have the information and access they need to employ an entrepreneurial method of farming. Input dealers and traders pay for more efficient communication channels to farmers andfarmers pay for information packages and services. In this vision, more food is produce, more food gets to market, and GDP from cash crop export soars. | $6.5M | Debt Financing | Apr 25, 2022 |  |
| Penda Health | Penda Health is a leading blended healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable medical care to middle- and low-income families in Kenya. Established with a mission to make healthcare accessible and effective, Penda operates a network of medical centers offering a range of services, from general consultations to specializedcare, diagnostics, and pharmacy services.The company leverages cutting-edge technology, including AI-powered tools, to empower clinicians with real-time guidance for diagnosis and treatment, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Penda Health is recognized for its innovative approaches to patient-centered care and its ability to scale operations efficiently while maintaining exceptional service standards.With a strong focus on operational excellence, community impact, and financial sustainability, Penda Health has served millions of patients, earning a reputation as one of Africa's most trusted healthcare brands. | $1.7M | Debt Financing | Jun 19, 2019 |  |
| Zoona | Zoona is a mobile technology company developing products such as money transfers, electronic voucher payments, and agent payments. It brings together the drive of young entrepreneurs and the power of cutting-edge technology to bring safe and reliable financial services to underserved communities all over Africa!It has support offices in SouthAfrica with operations in Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique. Since being founded in 2009, they have processed over $2 billion in transactions and been recognized by The Nike Foundation and The Unreasonable Group as one of the top ten Startups best positioned to take girls out of poverty by helping them become entrepreneurs. |  | Corporate Round | Oct 12, 2018 |  |

3 of 3 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Ceniarth](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ceniarth-2) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [DEG](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/deg) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Kiva](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/kiva) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Mulago Foundation](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mulago-foundation) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Netri Foundation](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/netri-foundation) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Rabobank](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/rabobank) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does RippleWorks invest in?

RippleWorks invests primarily in Mobile, FinTech and Fitness startups, most often at Debt Financing and Corporate Round stage. Most of the 3 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Ghana. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact RippleWorks?

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### Who are the partners at RippleWorks?

The team at RippleWorks includes Doug Galen (Founder & CEO), Michael Starkenburg (Director, Expert Network) and Chris Larsen (Co-Founder), among 6 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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