Global Blue Ventures
An entity that identifies in-class RetailTech solutions within the post-purchase sector to enrich Global Blue's portfolio of solutions.
Building an Ecosystem of Post-Purchase Technologies
Global Blue Ventures was initiated in 2019, and officially launched in April 2021.
It builds an ecosystem of post-purchase technologies that will improve the omnichannel customer experience.
Identifying Fast-Growing RetailTech Companies
At Global Blue Ventures, we focus on investing in fast-growing RetailTech companies.
We screen these companies' innovations to invest in them and complete Global Blue's post-purchase technology solutions while answering emerging market needs.
Up-to-Date Investments
Enriching Global Blue's portfolio by identifying in-class RetailTech solutions for the post-purchase journey.
To date, Global Blue Ventures has already enabled Global Blue to acquire:
Global Blue Ventures has also allowed us to make minority investments in:
Meet Global Blue Ventures Team
Get to Know James Strabo
James Strabo has over 25 years of international experience in the retail and payment technology sectors as an executive, entrepreneur, and investor.
In 2021, James co-founded Global Blue Ventures and his experience brings a unique profile to help drive Global Blue's diversification strategy. He was a member of the founding team of Blackhawk Network, a global payment leader, and has worked on corporate ventures focused on retail technology at Safeway, Westfield, and News Corporation.
In addition, James has a proven track record of success in commercial deal-making, having worked with a diverse range of companies including Apple, Google, Microsoft, Universal, Nike, Visa, American Express, MasterCard, National Basketball Association, Farfetch and LVMH, among others.
James is based in London and is a graduate of Lafayette College (USA).
Get to Know Andrew Carroll
Andrew Carroll founded Yocuda, a retail technology company at the forefront of helping brands and retailers better identify and engage with customers.
The business was first acquired by Westfield and is now majority owned by Global Blue. Andrew subsequently co-founded Global Blue Ventures in 2020 to find nascent retail technologies that Global Blue can invest in (minority or majority) and help grow through Global Blue's commercial reach and geographic footprint.
Andrew holds an MBA from Cass Business School, the UK, and an MA from St Andrews University, the UK.
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