At a Glance
Target Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Target Corporation, launched in 2017 to identify and invest in innovative technologies that could enhance Target's retail operations and customer experience. The fund focuses on early-stage companies developing solutions in retail technology, supply chain optimization, and consumer experience enhancement. What distinguishes Target Ventures is its unique value proposition of providing portfolio companies with direct access to Target's extensive retail expertise, customer insights, and potential for strategic partnerships or pilot programs within Target's ecosystem. The firm typically invests in companies that align with Target's strategic priorities, including digital commerce, fulfillment and logistics, emerging store formats, and personalized customer experiences. Led by Casey Carl, Target's Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, the venture arm operates as part of Target's broader innovation strategy to stay ahead of retail trends and technologies. Portfolio companies benefit not only from capital but also from Target's scale, with over 1,800 stores and millions of customers, providing a valuable testing ground and potential distribution channel for innovative retail solutions.
“Investing in innovative companies that are reimagining retail experiences and transforming how consumers discover, shop, and receive products.”
Target Ventures primarily invests at the Seed, Series A stages. This means they focus on companies that are building their initial product and finding product-market fit.
Target Ventures is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Target Ventures focuses on investments in Consumer, Enterprise, AI, SaaS. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Target Ventures's typical investment check size ranges from $500K to $10M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
Target Ventures manages approximately $200M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
