Ryan Morrison

Ryan Morrison is a seasoned venture capital investor, currently serving as a Partner at Founders Circle Capital. He focuses on supporting startup CEOs and CFOs and has built an extensive portfolio of investments in high-growth technology companies across various sectors, including FinTech, enterprise software, and digital assets. His investment philosophy is rooted in his desire to help companies along their journey to success, leveraging his deep understanding of market dynamics and company growth. founderscircle+4

Before his venture capital career, Ryan honed his financial expertise as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Global Technology Group at Barclays. In this role, he advised on numerous M&A and capital markets transactions, playing a key part in the IPOs of prominent companies like Uber, Crowdstrike, and Chewy. This foundational experience provided him with a robust understanding of financial markets and the lifecycle of technology companies. founderscircle

A proud alumnus of the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce, Ryan holds concentrations in Finance and Accounting. He also pursued a Global Sustainability degree, reflecting his interest in addressing social and environmental issues through economically viable solutions. His commitment to education extends to mentoring younger students and guest lecturing on venture capital, demonstrating his dedication to fostering future talent. founderscircle+2

Beyond his professional achievements, Ryan is a passionate outdoor enthusiast and adventurer. He's a former competitive skier and lacrosse player, continues to challenge himself with marathons (including Honolulu and upcoming in Norway), century-mile bike rides, and actively engages in surfing, cycling, and roller-blading around San Francisco. This active lifestyle, combined with his love for live music and friends, showcases a well-rounded individual with a zest for life. founderscircle+1