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Frederick Ehrsam
Founder at
COINBASE GLOBAL, INC.
Net worth: 1 241 M $ as of 31/07/2026
Profile
Mr. Fred Ehrsam is a Co-Managing Partner at Paradigm Operations LP. He is on the Board of Directors at Fireblocks, Inc., Coinbase, Inc. and Coinbase Global, Inc. Mr. Ehrsam was previously employed as a Head-Portfolio Analytics by BlackRock, Inc. and a Trader-Securities Division by Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC. He received his undergraduate degree from Duke University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COINBASE GLOBAL, INC. 17.53% | 31/03/2026 | 8,470,241 ( 17.53% ) | 1 239 M $ | 31/07/2026 |
| 16/06/2026 | 13,031 ( 0.01% ) | 2 M $ | 31/07/2026 |
Frederick Ehrsam active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| COINBASE GLOBAL, INC. | Founder | 01/05/2012 |
Coinbase, Inc.
 Coinbase, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as an online platform to buy and sell cryptocurrency | Founder | 01/11/2012 |
Paradigm Operations LP
 Paradigm Operations LP Investment ManagersFinance Paradigm Operations invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of crypto, AI and robotics. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Founder | 01/06/2018 |
Fireblocks, Inc.
 Fireblocks, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as an enterprise-grade platform delivering a secure infrastructure for moving, storing and issuing digital assets | Director/Board Member | 18/11/2020 |
Smelt Technologies, Inc.
 Smelt Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a Web3 platform offering crypto trading and NFT rentals for gamers | Director/Board Member | - |
Coinbase Crypto Services LLC
 Coinbase Crypto Services LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a cryptocurrency exchange and digital asset platform | Founder | 01/06/2012 |
Former positions of Frederick Ehrsam
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
BlackRock Finance, Inc.
 BlackRock Finance, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides asset and investment advisory & risk management solutions | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Frederick Ehrsam
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Connections
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9
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 9 |
|---|---|
BlackRock Finance, Inc.
BlackRock Finance, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides asset and investment advisory & risk management solutions | Finance |
Duke University
 Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Coinbase, Inc.
Coinbase, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as an online platform to buy and sell cryptocurrency | Technology Services |
Coinbase Crypto Services LLC
Coinbase Crypto Services LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a cryptocurrency exchange and digital asset platform | Technology Services |
Coinbase Global, Inc.
 Coinbase Global, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Operates as an online platform for buying, selling, transferring and storing crypto currency | Finance |
Paradigm Operations LP
Paradigm Operations LP Investment ManagersFinance Paradigm Operations invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of crypto, AI and robotics. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Fireblocks, Inc.
Fireblocks, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as an enterprise-grade platform delivering a secure infrastructure for moving, storing and issuing digital assets | Technology Services |
Smelt Technologies, Inc.
Smelt Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a Web3 platform offering crypto trading and NFT rentals for gamers | Technology Services |
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