ING Ventures
Corporate VC firmING Ventures is the venture capital arm of ING Group, established in 2017 with a €300 million fund dedicated to investing in fintech startups.
The firm focuses on early-stage companies that have strategic relevance to ING, particularly those developing disruptive technologies with the potential to impact the financial services industry.
Investment Focus:
ING Ventures targets startups in sectors such as:
Fintech
Regtech
Proptech
Advanced Analytics
The firm seeks companies that have gained market traction and are active in countries where ING has a presence or plans to expand.
Portfolio Highlights:
ING Ventures has invested in various companies, including:
eXate: A London-based fintech specializing in data security, focusing on enhancing and simplifying data privacy when accessing, sharing, and analyzing data.
Qodek: A company that ING Ventures invested in during January 2024.
Team:
The leadership of ING Ventures includes:
Benoît Legrand: Global Head of Fintech and CEO of ING Ventures.
The team is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and operates globally, aligning with ING’s geographic footprint across 41 countries.
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For more information about ING Ventures and its investment strategies, you can visit their official website.