UPS Ventures
A Century of Smart Business Bets
From Seattle startup to $72 billion, we have a long history of investing in the future.
A big business started on a dream
Backed by $100 and youthful dreams, two Seattle teenagers ventured into a crowded parcel delivery space in 1907. Their American Messenger Service ignited a century of innovation and growth that is now United Parcel Service. Our startup status is long past but our entrepreneurial spirit endures in the form of our venture capital arm, now called UPS Ventures. For decades we’ve collaborated with early-stage companies in every imaginable niche. All have one thing in common: what they do might help fuel each of our company's growth for the next hundred years.
Our Focus
We use a wide lens to find opportunities closely aligned with our focus areas and corporate values. Then, we zero-in on companies using technology in revolutionary ways to advance business and society. We consider a range of investment options that best fit the business model and growth opportunities.
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Healthcare and Life Sciences
Advancing patient health while streamlining healthcare logistics
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High Growth Global Markets
Reducing barriers to satisfying global consumer demand
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Small-Medium Size Businesses (SMB)
Helping SMBs compete on the big stage, quickly and affordably
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e-Commerce
Altering a maturing technology in irresistible ways
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Technology-enabled Networks
Accelerating the pace of UPS transformation and supporting R&D in Advanced Technology
How We Work
Scope
Once we spot a good potential fit, we’ll start a conversation. We'll get to know the niche you’re in as well as your technology, leaders and vision.
Review
If we both agree to explore further, we’ll do a more thorough analysis of your business plan, operations, leadership and other fundamentals.
Invest
After successful due diligence, we’ll determine the type(s) and amount of investment and document the business, financial and legal terms.
Scale
Beyond our financial investment, our portfolio companies benefit from access to UPS’s proprietary supply chain expertise and technologies.
Investment Strategies
We invest in extraordinary companies that are breaking through traditional ways of doing business. We consider a range of investment options that best fit the business model and growth opportunities.
Submit your pitch or business proposal by email to upsventures@ups.com.
Recent Investments
Production-grade additive manufacturing
A new take on same-day delivery
Advancing autonomous trucking
Driving efficiency through automated truck platooning
AI-powered robotics for logistics
Revolutionizing Returns
Learn more about companies in our global portfolio
Contact Us
Submit your pitch or business proposal by email to upsventures@ups.com.