Adobe Ventures

What they do

Founded in 1994, Adobe Ventures serves as the strategic investment engine for software giant Adobe. Managed internally by Adobe's Corporate Development team, the firm seeks both financial returns and strategic alignment, backing startups that leverage AI, digital experience technologies, and marketing automation. Beyond traditional equity investments, Adobe also operates the "Adobe Fund for Design," a specialized $10 million vehicle providing grants and equity to developers building plugins and add-ons for Adobe Express and Creative Cloud. The firm is highly regarded in the ecosystem as a top-tier strategic partner that can accelerate a startup's go-to-market motion through Adobe's massive global footprint.

What they look for

Adobe Ventures invests in early-to-midstage companies that create software at the forefront of creativity, digital experiences, and document productivity. They aim to partner with founders and inventors to help them advance their vision while expanding the ecosystem of Adobe products and services. They explicitly look for exceptional founders building category-defining software in content creation, marketing technology, and enterprise productivity. For their Adobe Fund for Design, they specifically seek developers and early-stage teams building add-ons, plugins, and integrations for Adobe Express that enhance enterprise efficiency, design intelligence, and presentation workflows.

Stage

Seed, Series A, Series B+

Sectors

AI, SaaS, Media, Edtech, Consumer

Based

San Jose, US