American Express Ventures

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Zafran Security

Zafran Security is an AI-native end-to-end Threat Exposure Management platform that helps security teams stop vulnerability exploitation everywhere.

1 round $60.0M committed Latest: 2025-12

Nekuda.ai

Nekuda.ai develops an agentic commerce infrastructure, specifically a payment stack and secure SDK designed for AI and software agents.

1 round $5.0M committed Latest: 2025-05

Melio

A B2B payments platform for small and medium businesses.

1 round $110.0M committed Latest: 2021-01

BioCatch

Provider of behavioral biometrics cybersecurity solutions that analyze online user behavior to prevent fraud, detect impersonation, and provide digital identity verification and security for financial institutions and other organizations.

Led ★ 3 rounds $195.0M committed Latest: 2020-09

Next Insurance

A leading digital insurtech company transforming small business insurance.

1 round $83.0M committed Latest: 2018-07

Enigmai

Enigmai develops workforce management solutions specifically designed for large contact centers, featuring an AI-driven forecasting module and rule engine.

Led ★ 2 rounds $32.7M committed Latest: 2015-06

FINNX

1 round $75.0M committed

Investment activity

7 portfolio exits on record.

Q&A

What is American Express Ventures' primary investment focus?

American Express Ventures primarily invests in innovative startups that enhance American Express's core capabilities, focusing on consumer commerce and B2B services. Their portfolio includes companies in commerce, payments, fraud prevention, data analytics, and security.

Which sectors has American Express Ventures concentrated its investments in?

American Express Ventures has shown a concentration in Fintech & Insurtech and Cyber Security, with 5 investment rounds in each sector. They also have investments in Business Software and Other categories.

Can you name some of American Express Ventures' recent notable exits?

In May 2024, BioCatch, an AI-driven behavioral biometrics company, was acquired by Permira for $750M. Additionally, Voca.ai, an AI-powered agent for call centers, was acquired by Snap for $70M in November 2020.

What is the most recent acquisition of a portfolio company by American Express Ventures?

In May 2024, BioCatch, a portfolio company of American Express Ventures, was acquired by Permira for $750M.

Who is a key team member at American Express Ventures?

Dana Eli-Lorch serves as a Managing Director at American Express Ventures.

What is American Express Ventures' investment stage preference?

American Express Ventures invests across various stages, including Seed, A Round, B Round, C Round, D Round, E Round, F Round, and G Round.

Which portfolio company in the B2B payment space has American Express Ventures exited?

Melio, a B2B payment platform for small businesses, was acquired by Xero Limited for $2.5B in June 2025.

Has American Express Ventures had any exits in the insurance technology sector recently?

Yes, Next Insurance, a small business insurance solutions provider, was acquired by Munich Re for $2.6B in March 2025.