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Morgan Stanley Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Fintech · Financial Services

Morgan Stanley coordinates asset distribution and capital raising efforts through its structured wealth management and investment management divisions. Its institutional securities segment provides sales and trading services, equity research, and financial advisory for initial public offerings and corporate growth transitions. Additionally, the company designs workplace wealth optimization solutions, corporate equity plans, and sustainable investment frameworks tailored to maximize portfolio performance.
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In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, Morgan Stanley ranks #96 globally and #40 in the United States. It ranks #17 in the Fintech industry and #12 in the Financial Services subindustry.

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Corporate Startup Activity Index
#96
Industry
Fintech
#17
Subindustry
Financial Services
#12
National · United States
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#40
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Key metrics

Morgan Stanley Startup Activity Metrics

Morgan Stanley has supported 175 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $67.1 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 2 active startup programs.

Overview

Explore Morgan Stanley's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity

Morgan Stanley has deployed more than $3 million in startup investments through Morgan Stanley — Corporate Self and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.

The company currently runs 2 active startup programs supporting 175 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Energy & Environment, Fintech, and Foodtech. Its venture arm Morgan Stanley — Corporate Self has invested in over 77 startups.

The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Software & Data, Ecommerce & Retail, and Fintech, categories where Morgan Stanley's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.

Activity breakdown

Where Morgan Stanley-associated startups operate

Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with Morgan Stanley. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.

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Programs & CVC

Morgan Stanley Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives

Morgan Stanley engages startups through 2 active programs, supporting 175 startups in total based on our database.

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Morgan Stanley — Corporate Self
Corporate Venture / Investment
Investment Program
77 startups
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Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures Lab
Cohort Program
Cohort Program
Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures Lab
Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures Lab
Cohort Program · est. 2017
Cohort Program
Inclusive Ventures Lab is an accelerator focused on companies founded for multicultural and women-led startups. The Lab building a community of technology-enabled startups and early-stage tec
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Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures Lab (fmr Multicultural Innovation Lab)
Cohort Program
Cohort Program
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Morgan Stanley Next Level Fund
Corporate Venture / Investment
Investment Program
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List of Startups

Top startups associated with Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley's top 5 associated startups have raised 87% of the $67.1 billion raised in the last ten years across all 175 associated startups, led by xAI at $37.7 billion. Morgan Stanley is associated with 170 active startups and 5 exits. Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures Lab supports the largest number of startups, with 112 associated startups.

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Startups associated with Morgan Stanley
StartupSB ScoreIndustryHQ cityLink Type to CorporationLinked via
xAIxAISB 891Software & DataPalo AltoDirect InvestmentMorgan Stanley — Corporate Self
ID.meID.meSB 826Software & DataMcLeanDirect InvestmentMorgan Stanley — Corporate Self
DatabricksDatabricksSB 771Software & DataSan FranciscoDirect InvestmentMorgan Stanley — Corporate Self
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Corporate Startup Activity Index · 2025

Global Corporate Open Innovation Rankings

Explore the top 372 corporations in StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index. Morgan Stanley ranks #96 globally and #40 in the United States. It accounts for 1.4% of the measured corporate startup activity in the Fintech industry and 0.3% of the activity generated by corporations in the United States. Unlock more granular data on each corporation with StartupBlink Pro.

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