Shopify Ventures

Corporate VC Ontario, Canada ·Founded 2018

Overview

Shopify Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Shopify, focusing on early-stage investments in commerce and retail technology companies. The firm seeks to empower innovators by backing bold founders who harness cutting-edge technology to turn big ideas into breakthroughs. It supports companies that build for merchants, developers, and entrepreneurs beyond commerce, driving impact by investing in changemakers who create meaningful products to solve real problems. The firm's investment strategy encompasses a wide range of stages, from seed to pre-IPO, and spans various industries, including e-commerce, technology, logistics, retail, artificial intelligence, fintech, media, consumer goods, healthcare, education, real estate, transportation, food and beverage, entertainment, sports, automotive, energy, telecommunications, agriculture, fashion, and beauty. Shopify Ventures has a global geographical focus, with investments in countries such as the United States, Canada, Israel, Germany, Lithuania, Australia, Singapore, Switzerland, Austria, the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, Japan, South Korea, China, India, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, New Zealand, and others. The firm's portfolio includes a diverse array of companies across multiple sectors, reflecting its commitment to supporting innovative solutions that address real-world challenges. By leveraging Shopify's extensive network and resources, Shopify Ventures aims to provide its portfolio companies with the expertise and capital needed to thrive in the competitive commerce and retail landscape.

Investment Focus

  • Innovative solutions addressing real-world challenges
  • Strong founder leadership
  • Scalable business models
  • Alignment with Shopify's mission and values

Portfolio Companies

KlarnaFaireKlaviyoBoltBigCommerceYotpoDeliverrGorgiasGraphiteGumloopSwyft6 River SystemsPrintfulOberloSmile.ioLoyaltyLionLiveChatShop PayShopify PaymentsShopify Plus

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Frequently asked questions about Shopify Ventures

What sectors does Shopify Ventures invest in?

Shopify Ventures invests in Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods, Real Estate and Telecommunications, and is based in Ontario, Canada. Shopify Ventures is listed as a corporate vc in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Shopify Ventures invest at?

Shopify Ventures backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.

Which regions does Shopify Ventures invest in?

Shopify Ventures invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan and Australia.

What companies has Shopify Ventures invested in?

Shopify Ventures's portfolio includes Klarna, Faire, Klaviyo, Bolt, BigCommerce, Yotpo, Deliverr and Gorgias.

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