Financial Services

On today's episode, we discuss the fintech investment trends of 2023. In our “Headlines” segment, we look into why 2022’s fintech investments were lower compared to 2021. In “Story By Numbers,” we question the lack of mega deals in 2022 and consider what they may look like this year. And in “For Argument’s Sake,” we focus on future investment strategies in terms of disruption. Tune in to the conversation between our host Rob Rubin, analyst Eleni Digalaki, and Alex Sion, managing director of Motive Create at Motive Partners.

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