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Fred Ehrsam net worth

Fred Ehrsam Net Worth 2026 (Estimated) · Founder at Coinbase · YC S12
est. wealth $864.34M American

Quick answer

Fred Ehrsam's estimated net worth is $864.34M (range $605.04M – $1.3B) as of 2026. Fred Ehrsam is Founder at Coinbase. Coinbase valuation.

Fred Ehrsam is Founder at Coinbase (YC S12). Independent Entrepreneurial Check model estimate from public YC data.

At a glance

NameFred Ehrsam
RoleFounder
CompanyCoinbase
YC batchS12
Est. company val$46.1B
Assumed ownership1.9%
Est. paper wealth / net worth$864.34M
$605.04M – $1.3B
  • Company status: Public
  • Background: American
  • Education: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a minor in Economics from Duke University (2010).
  • Region: United States of America
  • Industries: Fintech, Banking and Exchange
  • Team size: 6112
  • Website: https://www.coinbase.com

Who is Fred Ehrsam?

Fred Ehrsam is an American entrepreneur and investor, co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase and crypto-focused venture capital firm Paradigm. He also co-founded Nudge, a neurotechnology startup.

Highlights:

  • Co-founded Coinbase in 2012.
  • Co-founded Paradigm in 2018.
  • Graduated with distinction from Duke University with a B.S. in Computer Science

Background

American

He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and grew up in Concord, Massachusetts. Heritage/background labels may be inferred and are not verified identity documents.

About Coinbase

Founded in June of 2012, Coinbase is a digital currency wallet and platform where merchants and consumers can transact with new digital currencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin. Our vision is to bring more innovation, efficiency, and equality of opportunity to the world by building an open financial system. Our first step on that journey is making digital currency accessible and approachable for everyone....

FAQ: Fred Ehrsam net worth and Coinbase valuation

What is Fred Ehrsam's net worth?

Fred Ehrsam's estimated net worth is $864.34M (range $605.04M – $1.3B) as of 2026. Fred Ehrsam is Founder at Coinbase. Entrepreneurial Check publishes an independent model-based estimate from public company and role data. Not verified net worth, and Entrepreneurial Check is not affiliated with Y Combinator or the profiled companies.

What is Coinbase valuation?

Coinbase's estimated valuation on Entrepreneurial Check is $46.1B. That valuation, or a disclosed round when one is public, is the source for the paper-wealth estimate. Independent model output — not a verified appraisal or official mark.

What is Fred Ehrsam's role?

Fred Ehrsam is Founder at Coinbase, a Y Combinator-backed startup (batch S12).