At a Glance
Axa Venture Partners was established in 2015 as the corporate venture capital arm of AXA Group, one of the world's largest insurance and asset management companies. The firm leverages AXA's deep industry expertise and global reach to identify and support innovative startups that are transforming financial services, insurance, and healthcare sectors. AVP typically invests €1-10 million in Series A through Series B rounds, focusing on companies that can benefit from strategic partnerships with AXA's business units across 50+ countries. The firm's portfolio spans fintech companies revolutionizing payments and banking, insurtech startups digitizing insurance processes, and digital health companies improving patient care and outcomes. Notable investments include Shift Technology, an AI-powered claims automation platform, and Qonto, a European business banking platform. AVP's value proposition extends beyond capital, offering portfolio companies access to AXA's customer base, regulatory expertise, and distribution channels. The team combines venture capital professionals with industry experts from AXA's various business lines, enabling them to provide both financial and strategic support to help entrepreneurs scale their innovations globally.
“Backing exceptional entrepreneurs building category-defining companies in areas of strategic importance to AXA and the broader economy.”
Axa Venture Partners primarily invests at the Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are scaling their go-to-market after proving product-market fit.
Axa Venture Partners is headquartered in Paris, France. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Axa Venture Partners focuses on investments in Fintech, Digital Health, Enterprise, AI. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Axa Venture Partners's typical investment check size ranges from $2M to $30M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
Axa Venture Partners manages approximately $650M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
