PayPal Ventures
San Jose · Seed–Series B · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
A financially driven CVC demanding 8–10x+ returns with top‑quartile performance that uses AI/cyber investments as intelligence engines and connects startups to PayPal product teams via dedicated ops managers.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's website
Amman Bhasin, a former small‑business lender who originated over $10M in loans before moving into venture investing, focuses on stablecoin infrastructure and programmable capital and often invests using PYUSD on‑chain.
James Loftus, a former corporate lawyer whose 10-year practice drives a legal tech and AI focus, is Velocity Global CFO, led PayPal's $1B+ fintech arm and launched an AI fund.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does PayPal Ventures invest at?
- PayPal Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is PayPal Ventures's typical check size?
- PayPal Ventures typically writes checks of $1M – $10M.
- What sectors does PayPal Ventures focus on?
- PayPal Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, E-commerce, Fintech.
- Where is PayPal Ventures located?
- PayPal Ventures is headquartered in San Jose, US.
- Does PayPal Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, PayPal Ventures leads investment rounds.
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