American Express Ventures is the strategic investment group of American Express. They focus on investing in innovative startups to improve their core capabilities and accelerate their efforts in consumer commerce and B2B services. By partnering with these startups, American Express aims to stay at the forefront of technological advancements and offer new and improved services to its customers. Through these investments, American Express Ventures seeks to drive growth and innovation within the company, while also supporting the growth of the startup ecosystem.