Fintech Ramp lands Eagles' Saquon Barkley as investor and Super Bowl commercial star | TechCrunch
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Philadelphia Eagles' star running back Saquon Barkley has made headlines not just for his athletic prowess but also for his investment in fintech startup Ramp, which is showcased in its first Super Bowl commercial. Uniquely, Barkley initiated contact with Ramp after being inspired by Peter Thiel's book, Zero to One. The investment, reportedly his largest in tech, underscores his commitment to impactful partnerships in the fintech space, especially as Ramp expands into various financial services. The Super Bowl tackle with the Eagles is set to air February 9.
True partnership requires skin in the game. That's why I invested in Ramp. I saw firsthand how they're powering American businesses to cut costs and achieve a higher level of performance.
Barkley reached out after reading Peter Thiel's book, Zero to One...He chose Ramp after some mutual investor friends gave Ramp 'strong' recommendations.
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