Updated: June 13, 2026
Corporate VC
Immigrant
Underestimated Founders
Axel Johnson
New York, USA
Axel Johnson is the corporate home for a collection of diverse industry-leading businesses.
Alumni startups
9
Total investments
11
Successful exits
5
About the program
Program type
Investment stage
Investment focus areas
Immigrant
Underestimated Founders
Under-Represented
Female Led
Underrepresented Founders
Inclusion
Immigrants
Second Generation
Female Founders
Woman Led
Latinx
Female Entrepreneur
Black
Women
Latino
Diverse
Immigrant Founders
Historically Ignored Founder
Bipoc
Women-Led
D&I
Community
Female
Gay
Female Founder
Latina
Woman
Woman Lead
Overlooked Teams
African American
Communities
First Generation
US Military Veteran
women's
LGBT
People Of Color
Immigrant (1st Or 2nd Generation)
Disabled
Female Founded
Diversity
Inclusive
Femtech
Lesbian
Description
Axel Johnson is the corporate home for a collection of diverse industry-leading businesses. In 2011, Axel Johnsoncompanies had revenues of approximately $4.0 billion and employed in excess of 1,000 people. AJI is a private investment company, founded in 1920, and owned by the Johnson family of Stockholm, Sweden.
Location
Investment offer
Can lead rounds
Yes
Lead preference
Sometimes
Funding requirements
We invest in diverse industry-leading businesses that foster communities.