In our latest conversation, Lisha Bell and Alexandros Bottenbruch break down some common misconceptions about the German economy—and why its strength lies in a vast network of niche, family-owned businesses and regional innovation hubs. Read more in the full report https://lnkd.in/eFuNKtSK
PayPal Ventures
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
San Jose, California 15,702 followers
Investing at the forefront of innovation with the resources, relationships & expertise to help founders grow and succeed
About us
PayPal Ventures is the global corporate venture arm of PayPal. We invest for financial return across six areas of high strategic relevance to PayPal, including artificial intelligence, blockchain & cryptocurrency, commerce enablement, fintech, payments, and regulatory/cyber technology. Through the expertise, experience, and vast network of PayPal Ventures – and the companies we invest in – we are helping to bring transformative solutions to market faster. Companies that choose PayPal Ventures benefit from the credibility that comes with being backed by one of the world’s most trusted brands, supporting engagement with customers, partners, regulators, and other investors.
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External link for PayPal Ventures
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- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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🎉 Big congratulations to Alexandros Bottenbruch on his well-earned promotion to Investment Partner at PayPal Ventures! 👏 Since joining the team, Alex has brought unmatched hustle, global savvy, and a clear eye for the future of fintech. From leading investments across Europe to supporting some of our most exciting portfolio companies, his impact has been bold, strategic, and deeply founder-focused. 🌍🚀 Excited to see Alex continue shaping the next generation of category-defining companies in this new role.
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Web3 still has an identity problem—and it’s slowing down adoption. Alan Du joined Magic Labs co-founder & CEO Sean L to discuss how solving onboarding and identity at scale is central to the launch of Magic Newton—and the future of Web3 commerce.
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We are celebrating #InternationalInternDay and the next generation of innovators at PayPal today! Most importantly, I want to thank Erica C. for the energy, curiosity, and impact they bring to PayPal each day! #PayPalInterns #PayPalCareers
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The idea for Raisin was born in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. At the time, banks relying solely on wholesale funding were most at risk. Hear more from Tamas Giorgadse, CEO & Co-Founder of Raisin, in our latest Founder Spotlight series.
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Partner Alan Du joined PayPal’s first AI Summit to share more about how the PayPal Ventures team uses PayPal's AI tools to increase investor bandwidth for creative thinking and person-to-person connection. #AI #Innovation #AgenticCommerce #FutureofCommerce
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Congratulations to our Portfolio company Pliant on their recent launch.
UK, here we come! 🚀 We had an incredible time celebrating Pliant’s UK launch at the Visa Europe HQ in London. The event brought together an amazing crowd from across the payments, fintech, and travel industries for an evening of connection, collaboration, and conversation. We heard powerful insights from Visa European Economist Hannah Heeran on the current state of the economy on a local and global scale. Pliant’s own Severin Gerstenkorn, Lukas Gottschick, and Nayan Behal captivated the room with a high-impact walkthrough of how we're rewriting the playbook for modern corporate payments. It wasn't all business, though: professional adventurers The Tempest Two took the stage with stories of wild expeditions and bold mindset shifts, reminding us that courage and creativity are crucial in both adventure and business. 🌍 Plus, guests got to test their reflexes and racing skills on a Formula 1 simulator—myself included! 🏎️ (Don't worry, I won't be pursuing my racing career quite yet 😉) Huge thanks to the Visa team for being such fantastic hosts, to all our Pliant colleagues for the hard work that went into organizing the event, and to every familiar and new face who joined us and made it unforgettable. I want to send a special thank you to Patrick W. Diemer for moderating. Your insights were as valuable as ever and you did a fantastic job leading the program. This is just the beginning: We’re excited to continue expanding in the UK and can’t wait for what’s to come. 🇬🇧 #visa #uk #london #payments #cards #creditcards
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We’re excited to see several of our portfolio companies recognized in CNBC’s list of the world’s Top 300 Fintech Companies—a comprehensive ranking developed in partnership with Statista and shaped by CNBC’s editorial team. Congratulations to all the innovators pushing the industry forward. We're proud to support the work you’re doing to redefine the future of finance. Plaid, Aspire, Tala, Neon, Acorns, Pliant, Qoala https://lnkd.in/e4re9zYX
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PayPal Ventures was in Atlanta to amplify CODEHOUSE's commitment to support STEM initiatives for HBCU students, helping to inspire the next generation of tech innovators. While there, we connected with the local ecosystem of movers and shakers transforming the city.
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Excited to see our portfolio company PPRO launch Pix Automático in Brazil, enabling seamless recurring payments and connecting merchants to 126M+ Brazilians without credit cards. This innovation reduces payment friction while expanding financial access in one of Latin America's largest markets.
Recurring payments in Brazil just got a major upgrade... We are proud to announce the launch of Pix Automático on day one of the Central Bank of Brazil’s rollout. Built into the country’s instant payment system, Pix Automático makes it easier for consumers to pay for subscriptions, utilities, and memberships with just one consent – no more manual approvals. Here’s why this matters: -> It brings seamless recurring payments to 174 m+ Pix users. -> It connects merchants to 60 million Brazilians without credit cards. -> It reduces payment friction and subscriber churn. -> It’s available now through PPRO’s local payments platform, with plug-and-play access for PSPs and merchants. As our CEO Motie Bring puts it: “Pix Automático is set to transform how consumers in Brazil engage with subscriptions and other repeat services. Our mission is to help PSPs and merchants tap into local payment preferences with ease, and this is another key step in delivering on that promise.” Ready to access Brazil’s booming subscription economy? Learn more about Pix Automático via PPRO below 👇 https://lnkd.in/edPb4nej #fintech #payments #pix
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