Fintech for Emerging Markets - SF Fintech Week
Join us for a breakfast hosted by Alchemi Ventures (of Chemonics International) and Cathay Innovation during San Francisco Fintech Week in May 2026, exploring how financial technology is transforming emerging markets.
This session will bring together leaders from development, investment, and fintech to discuss how innovative financial solutions are expanding access, strengthening resilience, and unlocking growth across underserved economies. From digital payments and embedded finance to infrastructure and inclusive lending, the panel will highlight both the opportunities and the operational realities of scaling fintech in complex environments.
The program will include:
8:00am: Welcome
8:30am: Opening of the panel & quick intro on the topic and organizers
8:35am : "Fintech for Emerging Markets" Panel
Jamey Butcher, Chair and CEO of Chemonics
Anna Hubbell, Senior Manager, Endeavor Catalyst
Matthieu Soulé, Partner & Head of C.Lab, Cathay Innovation
9:05am: Q&A
9:15am: Networking & breakfast
Biography:
Anna Hubbell is Senior Manager of Investments & Capital at Endeavor Catalyst, where she evaluates early and growth stage opportunities and helps founders from emerging markets raise capital. Founded in 1997, Endeavor is the Network of Trust of, by, and for entrepreneurs, working to transform economies by selecting, mentoring, and investing in top founders across emerging and underserved markets. Founded in 2012, Endeavor Catalyst is the global investment fund of Endeavor with $540M AUM across four funds. Prior to Endeavor Anna was on the operating side at two early-stage fintech startups and is based in San Francisco.
Cathay Innovation is a global multistage venture capital firm investing in founders building transformative businesses across Europe, North America, Asia, Latam and Africa. Its platform connects founders with Fortune 500 partners to help startups scale and transform industries with consumer to enterprise AI solutions. Founded in 2015, Cathay Innovation manages €2.5B+ and has invested in 120+ startups including Chime, Pinduoduo, Glovo, Owkin, Ledger and more.
Link: www.cathayinnovation.com
Alchemi Ventures is the venture investment arm of Chemonics International and leverages the company's work in over 150 countries to builds technologies and businesses that spark sustainable, transformative opportunity for underserved communities around the world. We work closely with founders and organizations to design, test, and scale technology‑driven solutions that solve problems.
Link: alchemiventures.ai