# PayPal

> PayPal is a VC fund in San Jose backing FinTech and Financial Services. See 41 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: San Jose, United States
- Total investments: 41
- Last investment: Oct 2025
- Lead investor: 39%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/paypal
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/paypal
- Website: https://www.paypal.com/home
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PayPalUSA

PayPal is a VC fund in San Jose focused on FinTech and Financial Services. PayPal has remained at the forefront of the digital payment revolution for more than 20 years. By leveraging technology to make financial services and commerce more convenient, affordable, and secure, the PayPal platform is empowering more than 375 million consumers and merchants in more than 200 market to join and thrive in the global economy.

## Contacts

5 contacts available for PayPal. Shizune tracks 26 team members at PayPal. Sign up free to unlock them: https://app.shizune.co/sign-up/investor-profiles/find-team-emails/paypal?utm_source=investor_profile

## Round sizes

| Stage | Round size |
| --- | --- |
| Seed | $45k–$18M |
| Grant | $15k–$110k |

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FinTech | 13 | 32% |
| Financial Services | 13 | 32% |
| Software | 10 | 24% |
| E-Commerce | 6 | 15% |
| Banking | 5 | 12% |

87 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 12 | 29% |
| Grant | 7 | 17% |
| Funding Round | 5 | 12% |
| Pre-Seed | 3 | 7% |
| Series A | 3 | 7% |

12 stages tracked in total.

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United States | 14 | 34% |
| Ireland | 3 | 7% |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 7% |
| Canada | 2 | 5% |
| Sweden | 2 | 5% |

16 countries tracked in total.

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Alfonso Villanueva | SVP Strategy, M&A, Ventures, CEO Office | 18 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/alfonso-villanueva |
| Bill Crowley | Senior Director of Product, Commerce Services & Payouts | 1 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/bill-crowley |
| chaloem khompitoon | President and CEO | 1 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/alex-chriss |
| John Kim | Chief Product Officer | 7 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/john-kim-80e0 |
| Louise Pentland | EVP Chief Business Affairs and Legal Officer | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/louise-pentland |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Shopware | Shopware is an open-source platform that provides software for developing and managing business-to-consumer and business-to-business online stores. The platform’s architecture is API-first and headless, allowing for flexibility in hosting, customization, and integration with a global ecosystem of extensions and agencies. Shopware includes no-codeautomation tools for streamlining workflows and features for combining content and commerce to enhance customer experiences. |  | Secondary Market | Oct 21, 2025 |  |
| PopID | PopID offers a facial recognition platform that enables users to authenticate identity and process payments through biometric verification. Its core service, PopPay, allows customers to link their facial image to a payment method, facilitating transactions at participating businesses without the need for physical cards or mobile devices. The systemsupports various retail formats, including kiosks, drive-thrus, and counter services, and integrates with loyalty programs to personalize the customer experience. PopID's technology has been adopted by merchants such as Whataburger and Steak 'n Shake, aiming to streamline ordering and checkout processes. The company emphasizes user consent and data security, storing encrypted biometric data and allowing users to opt-in or out at their discretion. PopID has also expanded internationally, partnering with entities like SoftBank's Japan Computer Vision to introduce its services in markets such as Japan. |  | Venture - Series Unknown | Jun 04, 2025 |  |
| Mine | Mine provides a smart data assistant that enables people to discover and control their personal data online.With a simple and friendly app, and in less than 30 seconds, users can discover all the companies that hold sensitive data such as personal, financial, identity, health, and more. It helps discover, understand, and effectively manage whatthe internet knows about users, enabling people to reduce their unnecessary online exposure to minimize potential risks. | $30M | Series B | Dec 04, 2023 |  |
| CoPilot | CoPilot is pioneering Assisted Commerce for big-ticket purchases – starting with cars. You are the one spending the money - shouldn't you have an expert on your side? We founded CoPilot to make that a reality. For the average car buyer, who is not a car expert or enthusiast, car shopping can be a time consuming, frustrating process that leavespeople feeling alone and disadvantaged. CoPilot is changing this dynamic. Like a trusted friend who is knowledgeable about cars, knows where to look and what to buy, CoPilot provides car shoppers with an expert partner who empowers them to discover the perfect car at the best possible price with ease and confidence. | $23M |  | Jun 20, 2023 |  |
| Spooler™ est 2016 | Spooler provides technology and digital products to improve the virtual shopping experience for online fashion consumers. | $288.3K | Seed | May 21, 2023 |  |
| Fordefi | Fordefi is a technology company that specializes in providing decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions and services. The platform aims to empower users by offering innovative financial products and tools that leverage blockchain technology, enabling secure and transparent transactions.Fordefi focuses on creating an accessible ecosystem for users toengage in various financial activities, such as lending, borrowing, and trading cryptocurrencies. The platform is designed to provide users with greater control over their financial assets, eliminating the need for traditional intermediaries.In addition to its core DeFi offerings, Fordefi emphasizes user education and community engagement, helping users understand the benefits and risks associated with decentralized finance. By fostering a supportive environment, the company aims to promote the adoption of DeFi solutions. | $18M | Seed | Nov 08, 2022 |  |
| Meta | At Meta, they work on landmark AI challenges that have the power to transform how scientific knowledge is experienced and consumed. Meta provides innovators throughout the scientific ecosystem with powerful views of the current and future trajectories of science and technology with the goal of making all scientific knowledge computable. Meta’smission is to unlock all of the world’s scientific and technical insights using artificial intelligence. | $10B | Post-IPO Debt | Aug 04, 2022 |  |
| Lava Network | Lava Network aims to be a marketplace for blockchain data. |  | Seed | Apr 13, 2022 |  |
| Padiepal | Discover the Future of Digital Finance with Padiepal Transforming Digital Finance At Padiepal, we're on a mission to redefine the future of digital finance. With an ever-growing range of innovative services, we cater to the needs of individuals, businesses, and global merchants alike. Our objective is to provide seamless transactions andfinancial solutions that meet the demands of today's fast-paced digital world.Comprehensive Services for Everyone Our offerings are designed to empower users to manage their finances effectively. From dollar virtual accounts to international money transfers, we have services that enhance the user experience. Individuals can enjoy straightforward payment solutions, while businesses can utilize our robust tools to expand their operations globally. By combining technology with financial expertise, Padiepal facilitates smart financial decisions for everyone.Why Choose Padiepal? With a commitment to security and transparency, Padiepal is a trustworthy partner in your financial journey. Our user-friendly interface simplifies engaging with digital finance, making it accessible to all. Moreover, we continuously innovate and adapt our services to remain at the forefront of digital finance trends. Whether you’re a seasoned merchant or just starting your financial journey, Padiepal stands ready to support your goals. | $50K | Pre-Seed | Feb 11, 2022 |  |
| Padiepal | Discover the Future of Digital Finance with Padiepal Transforming Digital Finance At Padiepal, we're on a mission to redefine the future of digital finance. With an ever-growing range of innovative services, we cater to the needs of individuals, businesses, and global merchants alike. Our objective is to provide seamless transactions andfinancial solutions that meet the demands of today's fast-paced digital world.Comprehensive Services for Everyone Our offerings are designed to empower users to manage their finances effectively. From dollar virtual accounts to international money transfers, we have services that enhance the user experience. Individuals can enjoy straightforward payment solutions, while businesses can utilize our robust tools to expand their operations globally. By combining technology with financial expertise, Padiepal facilitates smart financial decisions for everyone.Why Choose Padiepal? With a commitment to security and transparency, Padiepal is a trustworthy partner in your financial journey. Our user-friendly interface simplifies engaging with digital finance, making it accessible to all. Moreover, we continuously innovate and adapt our services to remain at the forefront of digital finance trends. Whether you’re a seasoned merchant or just starting your financial journey, Padiepal stands ready to support your goals. | $50K | Pre-Seed | Feb 11, 2022 |  |

10 of 41 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Village Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/village-capital) — VC Fund, 12 deals together
- [MetLife Foundation](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/metlife-foundation) — VC Fund, 4 deals together
- [Catalyst Fund](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/catalyst-fund) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [Venrock](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/venrock) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/foreign-commonwealth-office) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [General Catalyst](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/general-catalyst-partners) — VC Fund, 2 deals together

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## FAQ

### What does PayPal invest in?

PayPal invests primarily in FinTech, Financial Services and Software startups, most often at Seed and Grant stage. Most of the 41 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### What is PayPal's check size?

PayPal typically joins rounds of $45k–$18M at Seed and $15k–$110k at Grant. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds PayPal participates in.

### How do I contact PayPal?

Public channels for PayPal include LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and the website linked on this profile. For a verified work email and phone number, create a free Shizune account — contact data is searched across 20+ sources and validated before delivery, so your outreach lands in the right inbox.

### Who are the partners at PayPal?

The team at PayPal includes Alfonso Villanueva (SVP Strategy, M&A, Ventures, CEO Office), Bill Crowley (Senior Director of Product, Commerce Services & Payouts) and chaloem khompitoon (President and CEO), among 26 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

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