Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Corporate VC |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Gaming (& eSports) • Analytics • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Payments • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Mobile • Consumer |
Stages | Seed, Series A, Series B |
Investing | United States • United Kingdom |
Investment Range | $100,000 - $5,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $1,500,000 |
Assets Under Management | $100,000,000 |
American Express Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of American Express, strategically investing in innovative startups and providing a platform for growth and development. Based in Palo Alto, California, they focus on a diverse range of industries including Software, IT, Business Solutions, FinTech, Retail, A.I., HealthTech, Blockchain, Web Security, Gaming, Analytics, Cloud Services, Medical Devices, Payments, Healthcare, Mobile, and Consumer. With an investment range between $100,000 to $5,000,000, and a sweet spot of around $1,500,000, they specialize in Seed, Series A, and Series B financings. As a corporate VC, American Express Ventures manages assets worth $100,000,000, integrating portfolio companies into the American Express ecosystem to unlock unique growth opportunities. They emphasize digital solutions, enhancing how businesses and consumers interact. Their investment approach not only injects capital but also includes strategic collaboration with American Express business units, evidenced by two-thirds of their investments forming partnerships with the corporate parent. This synergy often results in innovative strategies and pilot executions for startups. Driving this initiative is a dedicated team of experts including Matt Sueoka, the Senior Vice President & Global Head, who ensures the continuous support and innovation for American Express and its partnered startups. The firm boasts a sizeable portfolio of transformative companies, a history of successful company exits, and an established presence in the startup ecosystem dating back to its foundation year. American Express Ventures actively shares insights and expertise through their 'Amex Ventures Insights' platform and partakes in PR discussions to grow their community connectivity with founders, startups, investors, and innovators.