PayPal Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Fintech · Payments
In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, PayPal ranks #17 globally and #12 in the United States. It ranks #3 in the Fintech industry and #1 in the Payments subindustry.
PayPal Startup Activity Metrics
PayPal has supported 111 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $30.8 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 2 active startup programs.
Explore PayPal's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity
PayPal has deployed more than $500 million in startup investments through PayPal Ventures and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.
The company currently runs 2 active startup programs supporting 111 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Energy & Environment, Fintech, and Hardware & IoT. Its venture arm PayPal Ventures has invested in over 94 startups since it was founded in 2023.
The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Fintech, Software & Data, and Ecommerce & Retail, categories where PayPal's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.
Where PayPal-associated startups operate
Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with PayPal. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.
PayPal Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives
PayPal engages startups through 2 active programs, supporting 111 startups in total based on our database.
Top startups associated with PayPal
PayPal's top 5 associated startups have raised 51% of the $30.8 billion raised in the last ten years across all 111 associated startups, led by Gojek at $6.8 billion. PayPal is associated with 106 active startups and 5 exits. PayPal Ventures supports the largest number of startups, with 94 associated startups.
Disclaimer: This is based on general open web search and prone to mistakes.
| Startup | SB Score | Industry | HQ city | Link Type to Corporation | Linked via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Toss | SB 739 | Software & Data | Seoul | Direct Investment | PayPal — Corporate Self |
 Tabby | SB 704 | Fintech | Riyadh | Program Investment | PayPal Ventures |
 Shiprocket | SB 699 | Software & Data | New Delhi | Program Investment | PayPal Ventures |
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