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Wells Fargo Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Fintech · Financial Services

They offer deposits, home mortgage servicing, and debit card services. Wells Fargo is an American multinational banking and financial services holding company with operations worldwide.
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In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, Wells Fargo ranks #34 globally and #20 in the United States. It ranks #6 in the Fintech industry and #4 in the Financial Services subindustry.

Global
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#34
Industry
Fintech
#6
Subindustry
Financial Services
#4
National · United States
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#20
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Key metrics

Wells Fargo Startup Activity Metrics

Wells Fargo has supported 72 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $16.5 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 2 active startup programs.

Overview

Explore Wells Fargo's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity

Wells Fargo has deployed more than $1 billion in startup investments through Wells Fargo Strategic Capital and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.

The company currently runs 2 active startup programs supporting 72 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Energy & Environment, Fintech, and Hardware & IoT. Its venture arm Wells Fargo Strategic Capital has invested in over 62 startups since it was founded in 1996.

The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Software & Data, Fintech, and Hardware & IoT, categories where Wells Fargo's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.

Activity breakdown

Where Wells Fargo-associated startups operate

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

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Programs & CVC

Wells Fargo Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives

Wells Fargo engages startups through 2 active programs, supporting 72 startups in total based on our database.

Wells Fargo Startup Accelerator
Wells Fargo Startup Accelerator
Cohort Program · est. 2014
Cohort Program
The Wells Fargo Startup Accelerator is a hands-on program focused on startups that create solutions for financial institutions and enterprise customers.
Wells Fargo Strategic Capital
Wells Fargo Strategic Capital
Corporate Venture / Investment · est. 1996
Investment Program
Wells Fargo Strategic Capital is a principal investing and merchant division of Wells Fargo & Company. Wells Fargo Strategic Capital provides structured financing to small and mid-cap compan
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List of Startups

Top startups associated with Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo's top 5 associated startups have raised 50% of the $16.5 billion raised in the last ten years across all 72 associated startups, led by Flexport at $4.1 billion. Wells Fargo is associated with 65 active startups and 7 exits. Wells Fargo Strategic Capital supports the largest number of startups, with 62 associated startups.

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Startups associated with Wells Fargo
StartupSB ScoreIndustryHQ cityLink Type to CorporationLinked via
FlexportFlexportSB 697TransportationSan FranciscoDirect InvestmentWells Fargo Strategic Capital
SharecareSharecareSB 679Software & DataAtlantaDirect InvestmentWells Fargo Strategic Capital
Bilt RewardsBilt RewardsSB 669FintechNew YorkDirect InvestmentWells Fargo Strategic Capital
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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. Wells Fargo ranks #34 globally and #20 in the United States. It accounts for 3.4% of the measured corporate startup activity in the Fintech industry and 0.8% of the activity generated by corporations in the United States. Unlock more granular data on each corporation with StartupBlink Pro.

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