Posted on June 12, 2025Chime almost died in 2016, turned down by 100 VCs. Today it IPO’d at $14.5B. By. nairobitechhub View Count. 0 0 CommentsIn 2016 when Chime desperately needed cash, over 100 VCs said no. One seed VC, took a chance and saved the company, co-founder Ryan King recalls.