Alokik Advani, the Managing Partner of Fidelity International Strategic Ventures, discussed best practices in corporate venturing with Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech. Also covered Fidelity's focus on embedded finance, sustainability, and more!
Show Notes
Here is what they talked about:
- Alokik shared his story – how he got to where he is now
- Fidelity’s approach to working with start-ups: from partnering to investing
- What is the mandate of Fidelity International Strategic Ventures?
- Alokik shared some of the success stories of the start ups he has helped and identified which start-ups he had invested in
- How Alokik and his team find start-ups, weighing in the pros and cons of inbound and proactive outreach
- Key FinTech themes he wants to follow up as an investor: embedded finance - democratizing access to investment products or sustainability
- Discussed valuations, previous bubbles and bursts, and the record height fundraising for FinTechs
- How do Alokik and Fidelity think about whether to invest or not
- What is it like to work with Fidelity as an investor
- Corporate VC’s bad reputation and suggestions on how to do it right
- How can interested parties reach out to Alokik and Fidelity?
What is Voice of FinTech®?
Aiming to inspire entrepreneurs around the world to launch their new ventures. Connect FinTech enthusiasts with start-ups, incubators, accelerators, investors and incumbents.