PayPal Ventures

PayPal Ventures is the global corporate venture arm of PayPal, founded in 2002 and based in San Jose, California. The firm focuses on strategic investments across fintech, commerce enablement, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cybersecurity. PayPal Ventures backs early and growth-stage startups, aiming to bring transformative solutions to market faster. With a portfolio of over 125 companies, PayPal Ventures provides not only capital but also access to PayPal's vast resources and expertise, helping startups scale their businesses globally. Notable investments include companies like Rasa, Paymob, and Northstar, with a special focus on expanding fintech innovations to emerging markets in regions like Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Africa. The firm recently launched an AI fund to target AI startups across various industries and is keen on areas like cybersecurity, credit startups, and employee benefits platforms.