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WEX Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Fintech · Payments

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In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, WEX ranks #341 globally and #126 in the United States. It ranks #76 in the Fintech industry and #52 in the Payments subindustry.

Global
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#341
Industry
Fintech
#76
Subindustry
Payments
#52
National · United States
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#126
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Key metrics

WEX Startup Activity Metrics

WEX has supported 10 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $317 million over the last ten years. The company currently operates 2 active startup programs.

Overview

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

WEX has deployed more than $7.2 million in startup investments through Wex Venture 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 10 startups worldwide across industries such as Energy & Environment, Fintech, Software & Data, and Transportation. Its venture arm Wex Venture Capital has invested in over 9 startups since it was founded in 1983.

The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Software & Data, Energy & Environment, and Transportation, categories where WEX's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.

Activity breakdown

Where WEX-associated startups operate

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

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Programs & CVC

WEX Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives

WEX engages startups through 2 active programs, supporting 10 startups in total based on our database.

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Wex Venture Capital
Wex Venture Capital
Corporate Venture / Investment · est. 1983
Investment Program
WEX Venture Capital invests in early-stage companies focused on electric mobility, including fleet electrification, EV charging solutions, and energy management.
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List of Startups

Top startups associated with WEX

WEX's top 5 associated startups have raised 80% of the $317 million raised in the last ten years across all 10 associated startups, led by Ev.energy at $87.8 million. WEX is associated with 10 active startups. Wex Venture Capital supports the largest number of startups, with 9 associated startups.

Disclaimer: This is based on general open web search and prone to mistakes.

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Startups associated with WEX
StartupSB ScoreIndustryHQ cityLink Type to CorporationLinked via
HIVEDHIVEDSB 524TransportationLondonProgram InvestmentWex Venture Capital
Ev.energyEv.energySB 469Software & DataLondonProgram InvestmentWex Venture Capital
HandleHandleSB 450FintechSan FranciscoDirect InvestmentWex — 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. WEX ranks #341 globally and #126 in the United States. It accounts for 0.2% of the measured corporate startup activity in the Fintech industry and 0.1% of the activity generated by corporations in the United States. Unlock more granular data on each corporation with StartupBlink Pro.

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