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From the Team behind PayPal Ventures: Fintechs NEWEST Fund w/ Founder Jay Ganatra
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In this episode, we dive into fintech and commerce enablement with Jay Ganatra, one of the founders of Infinity Ventures. Learn how this former PayPal Ventures team brings expertise in payments, lending, risk, and financial infrastructure to back the next generation of startups. We explore the backstory of PayPal Ventures, the challenges and opportunities in fintech investments, and why corporate venture arms play a unique role. Hear insights on the current fintech M&A landscape and how strategic partnerships shape success for founders. Jay also shares his journey in founding Infinity Ventures and their approach to identifying and supporting high-potential fintech companies.
If you're a founder or investor looking to better understand the fintech ecosystem, this conversation is packed with valuable advice!
00:00:00 – Introduction to Infinity Ventures and PayPal’s Legacy
00:01:30 – Infinity Ventures Investment Focus
00:03:00 – PayPal Ventures: Impact and Acquisitions
00:05:00 – PayPal's Global Reach and Market Expansion
00:07:00 – Challenges and Lessons from Corporate Ventures
00:08:30 – Success Stories: Plaid and TRM Labs
00:11:00 – Infinity Ventures Founding Journey
00:12:30 – Fundraising and Building Infinity Ventures
00:15:00 – Key Investments: Vinyl and Transfer Agent Disruption
00:18:00 – Navigating Regulation and Market Entry for Vinyl
00:24:30 - Exploring Simple Closure: Shutting Down Businesses
00:30:15 - Addressing Market Misconceptions
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