Venture capital

Large U.S. banks are directing their venture capital dollars to fintechs in capital markets, wealth management and "future-proofing."

Despite low levels of understanding, 75% of people who know about the vehicles still said they were at least somewhat interested in investing in them.

Known primarily from his decades-long MLB career, Alex Rodriguez is joining a roster of wealthy celebrities backing blank-check companies.

The fintech world is expanding at a sometimes breathtaking pace. Much of that growth is driven by venture capital, but how do VCs decide which companies to invest it in--or not? Join Greycroft partner Will Szczerbiak in a discussion with Olugbenga Agboola, the founder and CEO of Flutterwave, the San Francisco-based startup building the largest payments infrastructure in Africa. Guest host James Ledbetter, editor and publisher of the fintech newsletter FIN, will explore these questions: What are VCs looking for in a fintech startup? What are the hottest fintech sectors in 2021? How has the rise in fintech valuations affected the market? Where will growth be strongest in the next few years?

Funding for wealthtech is also picking up, with firms attracting $1.5 billion across 62 deals in the third quarter.

The firm will use its warchest to expand its technology stack and make acquisitions.

The fintech plans to build out cash, checking, insurance and mortgage products.

Fintechs are facing unique challenges in the pandemic. There might be a resurgence in funding on the horizon, but startups are looking to see what they can do now to weather the storm.

The latest cash influx values the fee-free trading app at $8.6 billion.

The venture fund comes just months after UBS named ING's Ralph Hamers, an outspoken champion of digital banking as its next CEO.