Ribbon Raises $225 Million to Expand its Home Buying Platform Nationally The New York/Charlotte startup making national headlines, now plans to expand throughout the Carolinas and beyond PR Newswire CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 25, 2018 CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ribbon announced today it has raised $225 million, helping the New York/Charlotte technology startup fuel national expansion. With new personalized home valuations, a mobile experience for Realtors and a new pricing model that is free to buyers, Ribbon is building on its novel approach to home buying with the most powerful tools in the home transaction for buyers and Realtors.