American Express Ventures

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Portfolio · 8

Zafran Security

Risk & Mitigation Platform

Led ★ 1 round Latest: 2026-02

Sedric

Risk and Compliance Platform for FinTech Companies

1 round $18.5M committed Latest: 2024-09

Mirato

Third-party Risk Management

1 round $9.0M committed Latest: 2021-02

EverC

Risk Intelligence and Management Suite for E-commerce

2 rounds $47.5M committed Latest: 2020-09

BioCatch

Al-driven Behavioral Biometrics for Cybersecurity

2 rounds $176.0M committed Latest: 2020-04

Voca.ai

AI-powered Agents for Call Centers

Led ★ 1 round $3.5M committed Latest: 2019-10

Next Insurance

Small Business Insurance Solutions

2 rounds $118.0M committed Latest: 2018-07

Simplee

Financial Engagement Software

1 round $20.0M committed Latest: 2016-05

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.