PayPal Ventures

As we wrap up 2024, we're reflecting on the exciting additions we've made to our portfolio this year, as well as the number of follow-on investments we've made. We've had the privilege of investing in some of the most innovative companies across fintech, commerce enablement, and digital infrastructure.  To our portfolio companies, 2024 has been a year of both challenges and triumphs. You’ve navigated market shifts, scaling hurdles and new opportunities with resilience and agility. You and your teams have continued to innovate and execute at the highest level, and it’s a privilege to watch you all push the boundaries of what is possible. To our PayPal colleagues within the Advisor network, thank you endlessly for your support. Your contributions – whether through direct engagement with portfolio companies, providing market insights, or guiding us with your expertise – have been invaluable to the success of PayPal Ventures and our portfolio. To everyone who has supported our journey this year: thank you for being a part of this adventure. We’re deeply grateful for your belief in our mission and look forward to continuing this journey together in 2025. With gratitude, The PayPal Ventures Team James Loftus, Ashish Aggarwal, Alan Du, Ian Cox Moya, Elisabeth Granger, Lisha Bell, Rachel Sapienza, Rachel X. Zhao, Rachel Zabronsky, Jenifer Yako, Alexandros Bottenbruch, Parisa Mirzadegan, Spencer Chase, Amman Bhasin

We're pleased to share that we've invested in Bureau’s $30M series B round. Bureau is an AI-powered risk intelligence platform that is transforming how businesses verify digital identities and detect fraud. AI is becoming ubiquitous, making fraud smarter and harder to catch. Bureau is arming businesses with sophisticated tools and real-time intelligence, giving them the data they need to win the fight. We're excited about the opportunity in this space and proud to back Ranjan R Reddy and team. Read our blog post below and at www.paypal.vc for more on why we invested in Bureau. CC: Ashish Aggarwal

BaaS isn’t without challenges—misaligned priorities and compliance risks test its resilience daily. ⚖️💡 But with every obstacle comes the chance to innovate. Let’s explore how challenges push the ecosystem forward! 🌟 Read the full post written by Ian Cox Moya on our website. https://lnkd.in/gGDzA8fM #BaaSChallenges #FintechResilience #BankingTech #ComplianceInnovation #StartupSolutions

Thank you for sharing your story Ximena Aleman on how you built PROMOTEO. A good listen!

🚀 Banking-as-a-Service: A Game-Changer in Fintech 🏦 Ever wonder how fintech giants like Chime and Cash App scaled so quickly? It’s all thanks to Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS). Inspired by models like Mint Mobile, BaaS enables startups to deliver modern financial services without owning traditional banking infrastructure. 🌟 This ecosystem connects innovation with regulation, empowering startups to grow at lightning speed while banks monetize their infrastructure. Curious about how it all began? 👉 Check out our latest series exploring the origins of BaaS, authored by Ian Cox, its pivotal role in shaping today’s fintech landscape. Click here to read and let us know your thoughts. https://lnkd.in/gGDzA8fM #FintechRevolution #BankingInnovation #BaaS

Christopher Sweetland and I had the pleasure of hosting a PayPal & SALA Series event held during Art Basel in Miami last week. I was lucky enough to moderate an engaging discussion on art and AI, where our panelists shared fascinating insights on the transformative power of art: - Oren Aharon of Hour One (a PayPal Ventures company!) on how creative expression influences his work in AI-generated video - Angelle Siyang-Le of @Art Basel Hong Kong on art's ability to strengthen communities and drive cultural exchange - Renaud Proch of ICI (Independent Curators International) on how art catalyzes social change and critical thinking We also explored AI's impact on the creative process and the future of art. Will AI be a tool that democratizes and accelerates artistic expression? Or will it lead to challenging questions about the role of human artists? While the future is still unfolding, one thing is clear: the intersection of art and technology will be a space to watch in the years ahead, with ramifications for culture, business, and society as a whole. I am grateful for the opportunity to explore this fascinating topic with such an esteemed group. Many thanks to Jimmy Craft and Peter Farnsworth for organizing this thought-provoking dinner and panel and to Hayley Romer for being our ambassador to Art Basel! Finally, thanks to Amy Pinkus and Gavin Sullivan for making everything perfect from the PayPal side! #AI #ArtBaselMiami #ArtandTech #SALASeries

At Money 20/20, we had the privilege of connecting with two members of our portfolio, Simeon Iheagwam of NOEMIS Ventures and Ximena Aleman of Prometeo. Noemis, part of our EOF Fund, focuses on early-stage startups in Fintech, AI/ML/, and marketplaces. Prometeo is a fintech infrastructure company connecting global corporations with financial institutions in Latin America and the United States. Their work embodies the vision and impact we strive to support at PayPal Ventures—driving transformation, enabling growth, and shaping the future of financial technology. Listen to their perspective on what it means to be a part of our portfolio. #PayPalVentures #FintechInnovation #PortfolioSpotlight #Money2020

Rachel Zabronsky, Parisa Mirzadegan, Lisha Bell, and Rachel Sapienza shared a bit about the incredible value of our connections within PayPal's global network of 25,000 employees. Here at PayPal Ventures, we have the unique opportunity to leverage PayPal’s vast resources and expertise to create synergies between our portfolio companies and the broader PayPal business. Check out the video below to learn more!

Our PayPal Ventures team shared their vision of what makes PayPal Ventures special – our commitment to making finance more accessible to people everywhere. Check out this video to hear from some of our team, including James Loftus, Amman Bhasin, and Alan Du, about what makes PayPal Ventures stand out in the venture capital world.

Thank you to James Loftus and the PayPal Ventures team for their continued support!