American Express Ventures

American Express Ventures, branded Amex Ventures, is the venture investing arm of American Express. It works closely with start-ups to grow their customer base, put products into use at scale and choose a path forward. About two-thirds of its investments have partnered with American Express business units, as of August 2024.

What American Express Ventures does

• Venture investment: backs start-ups in several defined themes.
• Partner network: access to American Express customers and partners.
• Pilots and strategy: a dedicated expert team helps design and run pilots.
• Enterprise technology: software for businesses.
• Fintech and commerce: consumer payments, business payment workflows, and tools for brands to drive discovery and sales.

Customers and markets

Start-ups whose products could strengthen card membership, such as travel, dining and entertainment, or the Resy dining platform for diners and restaurants.

Key facts

• Parent company: American Express
• Partnerships: about two-thirds of investments have worked with its business units