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Wharton FinTech Podcast

Oak HC/FT’s Matt Streisfeld (General Partner) - on M&A in FinTech, AI/ML & Digital Assets

Aug 7, 2023
Matt Streisfeld, General Partner at Oak HC/FT, discusses the M&A environment for fintechs, opportunities in AI/ML, the outlook for digital assets, and his personal philosophy on FinTech investing.
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  • Consolidation through M&A will be a key growth strategy for the FinTech industry, with both public-private and private-private acquisitions expected.
  • Promising opportunities in FinTech lie in leveraging AI and machine learning to advance financial services infrastructure and improve customer products.

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Outlook for FinTech in 2023 and Beyond

FinTech is evolving from verticals to horizontal delivery of financial services via software. The focus is shifting to delivering financial services to emerging companies and SMBs. Consumer-focused FinTech may struggle to acquire customers and differentiate without evolving beyond single-threaded applications. Consolidation is expected in the industry, with M&A taking the forefront of growth strategies.

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