Amex Ventures
American Express's strategic fintech investor.
Corporate VC & StrategicsFirmUnited States & global
Target market
Fintech and commerce startups, seed through growth
Geography
United States & global
Overview
Amex Ventures, the venture arm of American Express since 2011, invests in fintech, commerce enablement and B2B payments companies, with a track record that includes Stripe, Plaid, Melio and iZettle. It typically co-invests behind financial leads and works portfolio companies into commercial relationships with Amex's merchant and card businesses.
Key facts
- American Express's venture arm since 2011
- Backed Stripe, Plaid, Melio and iZettle
- Focuses on strategic fit with Amex's payments and merchant businesses