Where the next $80B in VC$ is Going in AI-powered FinTech
Inside the $80B in U.S. FinTech VC Funding across 933 deals: Who's Captured It So Far— And as we move from AI "theme" to "thesis" Which FinTechs are Poised to Capture the Next $80B+ and Why?
Across payments, digital banking, agentic commerce, wealthtech, insurtech, regtech, brokerages, lending, proptech, trading, capital markets, tax, accounting, stablecoins, "vertical fintech" and more
Featuring LA's Experts in FinTech Investing:
Britt Danneman/Partner, Alpha Edison
Petra Griffith/Founder & Managing Partner, Wedbush Ventures
Amy Harmon/Investor, Innovent Capital
Julia Puzzo/Sr.Associate, Fika Ventures
Moderator: Jenn Byrne/FIC+Grit Capital Partners
Agenda
-Welcome reception/networking
-Interactive Panel
-Intentional Networking- meet at least 2 NEW people in the room
All genders are welcome!
FIC is a community of tech-oriented investors: Angels, LPs, GPs, Family Offices, Asset Managers & Allocators, RIAs, Wealth Managers, Endowments, Funds of Funds, and women who are interested in starting their tech investment journey this year. The FIC is committed to empowering, building community, breaking down barriers, and elevating the visibility of women investors and sharing high-quality investment opportunities.
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