American Express Ventures

American Express Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of American Express, focused on investing in startups to expand American Express's capabilities in consumer commerce and B2B services. The firm is stage agnostic after seed and seeks opportunities both domestically and internationally. It targets areas including consumer commerce with emphasis on mobile, consumer payments, marketplaces, lending, loyalty and digital marketing products; business-to-business services such as business payments, process automation, lending and small business services; and core capabilities such as servicing, customer acquisition, fraud detection, security, data analytics and underwriting. It invests in fintech and related sectors to enhance American Express's core platform. It is based in Palo Alto with an additional office in New York.

Marta Arellano

Associate

Julia Brown

Associate

Sarah Kreifus

Principal

Margaret Lim

Managing Director

Mona Pezeshki

Investor

Past deals in Wealth Management

Bodeswell

Acquisition in 2022
BodesWell is a provider of self-service financial planning software aimed at enabling financial institutions to offer planning services to individuals who do not have access to traditional financial advisors. The company's automated tools assist users in tracking budgets and investments, helping them manage their financial activities in relation to key milestones such as purchasing a home, funding education, and preparing for retirement. By integrating BodesWell's software into existing online platforms, established financial services firms can extend the advantages of financial planning to millions of underserved customers. In June 2022, BodesWell was acquired by American Express, enhancing its capacity to reach a broader audience.

Bodeswell

Convertible Note in 2021
BodesWell is a provider of self-service financial planning software aimed at enabling financial institutions to offer planning services to individuals who do not have access to traditional financial advisors. The company's automated tools assist users in tracking budgets and investments, helping them manage their financial activities in relation to key milestones such as purchasing a home, funding education, and preparing for retirement. By integrating BodesWell's software into existing online platforms, established financial services firms can extend the advantages of financial planning to millions of underserved customers. In June 2022, BodesWell was acquired by American Express, enhancing its capacity to reach a broader audience.

Engine by MoneyLion

Series B in 2020
Engine by MoneyLion is a financial technology company that specializes in embedded finance and marketplace platforms for financial services. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including a search, comparison, and recommendation engine for various financial products, as well as tools for offer management and optimization. These services empower businesses to integrate financial products into their operations, enabling them to deliver personalized financial offers to their clients. Additionally, Engine by MoneyLion provides a diverse range of financial services, including loans, credit, insurance, and savings account solutions.

Engine by MoneyLion

Corporate Round in 2019
Engine by MoneyLion is a financial technology company that specializes in embedded finance and marketplace platforms for financial services. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including a search, comparison, and recommendation engine for various financial products, as well as tools for offer management and optimization. These services empower businesses to integrate financial products into their operations, enabling them to deliver personalized financial offers to their clients. Additionally, Engine by MoneyLion provides a diverse range of financial services, including loans, credit, insurance, and savings account solutions.

Divido

Series A in 2018
Divido is a global white-label consumer lending platform that enables financial institutions and multinational retailers to offer finance options at the point-of-purchase. Its omnichannel platform, available online, in-store, and via mobile across multiple countries through one integration, helps partners improve customer experience and increase conversion rates.

Engine by MoneyLion

Series A in 2018
Engine by MoneyLion is a financial technology company that specializes in embedded finance and marketplace platforms for financial services. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including a search, comparison, and recommendation engine for various financial products, as well as tools for offer management and optimization. These services empower businesses to integrate financial products into their operations, enabling them to deliver personalized financial offers to their clients. Additionally, Engine by MoneyLion provides a diverse range of financial services, including loans, credit, insurance, and savings account solutions.

Engine by MoneyLion

Series A in 2018
Engine by MoneyLion is a financial technology company that specializes in embedded finance and marketplace platforms for financial services. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including a search, comparison, and recommendation engine for various financial products, as well as tools for offer management and optimization. These services empower businesses to integrate financial products into their operations, enabling them to deliver personalized financial offers to their clients. Additionally, Engine by MoneyLion provides a diverse range of financial services, including loans, credit, insurance, and savings account solutions.

Engine by MoneyLion

Convertible Note in 2018
Engine by MoneyLion is a financial technology company that specializes in embedded finance and marketplace platforms for financial services. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including a search, comparison, and recommendation engine for various financial products, as well as tools for offer management and optimization. These services empower businesses to integrate financial products into their operations, enabling them to deliver personalized financial offers to their clients. Additionally, Engine by MoneyLion provides a diverse range of financial services, including loans, credit, insurance, and savings account solutions.

VISOR ADL

Seed Round in 2017
Visor ADL, S.A.P.I. de C.V. is a Mexico City-based company that specializes in developing a loan originator and customer management platform tailored for financial institutions. Founded in 2015, the company provides a range of services including customer management, dynamic risk analytics, proactive loan placement, and dynamic portfolio management. Visor ADL aims to empower enterprises by offering data and insights to facilitate critical financing and trade decisions related to private companies. The company is focused on building a comprehensive Enterprise Health Bureau in e-invoicing countries and operates in both Mexico and Brazil. It is backed by several venture capital firms, highlighting its commitment to innovation in the financial sector.

MobiKwik

Series C in 2016
MobiKwik is a fintech company offering payment solutions for consumers and merchants. It provides services including payments, digital credit, and investments, utilizing big data analytics and machine learning to enhance user experiences.

MobiKwik

Series B in 2015
MobiKwik is a fintech company offering payment solutions for consumers and merchants. It provides services including payments, digital credit, and investments, utilizing big data analytics and machine learning to enhance user experiences.

LearnVest

Series D in 2014
LearnVest, Inc. is a personal finance and lifestyle company focused on empowering women to manage their finances effectively. Launched in 2009 and based in New York, LearnVest offers a comprehensive website and mobile application that provide valuable resources, tools, and support tailored to women's financial needs. Users can access informative articles, interactive checklists, and financial planning services, which include budgeting, expense tracking, and strategies for managing various financial obligations, such as student loans. The platform enables users to classify transactions, build custom budgets, and connect with financial planners through a subscription model. By fostering a collaborative community, LearnVest aims to educate women on personal finance while addressing everyday financial challenges in an engaging and accessible manner.

LearnVest

Series C in 2013
LearnVest, Inc. is a personal finance and lifestyle company focused on empowering women to manage their finances effectively. Launched in 2009 and based in New York, LearnVest offers a comprehensive website and mobile application that provide valuable resources, tools, and support tailored to women's financial needs. Users can access informative articles, interactive checklists, and financial planning services, which include budgeting, expense tracking, and strategies for managing various financial obligations, such as student loans. The platform enables users to classify transactions, build custom budgets, and connect with financial planners through a subscription model. By fostering a collaborative community, LearnVest aims to educate women on personal finance while addressing everyday financial challenges in an engaging and accessible manner.
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