Fiat Ventures

As a founder, you don’t have to do it all—nor should you. The key to success is recognizing your weaknesses and hiring strategically to turn them into strengths. That’s the biggest lesson Sophia Goldberg, founder of Ansa, learned on her entrepreneurial journey. Interested in learning more? Tune into the FinTech Mavericks podcast hosted by Nicole Casperson and Drew Glover: https://spoti.fi/3E2uKgY

On my way to Stellar House NYC 🚕 Can’t wait for a full day of brilliant minds, bold ideas, and off-the-record conversations (Chatham House rules in full effect). Huge thanks to Stellar Development Foundation for bringing together such an impressive group of builders and thinkers. If you're in the room today—drop a 🔊 in the comments! Let’s connect. #StellarHouseNYC #Fintech #Web3 #Innovation #StellarOrg

Honored to be named among the top venture asset manager on this year's Power100 list presented by Blueprint Capital Advisors LLC 🙏 This recognition highlights the work of managers driving strong financial performance, fostering innovation, and expanding opportunities for founders shaping the future of venture capital. I have so much appreciation for my co-founders Alex Harris, Drew Glover and our vision for Fiat Ventures and Fiat Growth. Also to our incredible friends, investors, and founders who continue to inspire and push this industry forward. Excited for what's ahead 🚀 Here's to celebrating others on the list including: Aaron Holiday Nnamdi Okike Alejandro Guerrero Marco DeMeireles Shruti Gandhi Nisha Dua John Monagle Jennifer Richard Monique Woodard Samara Mejia Hernandez Aaron Samuels Brian Hollins Richard Kerby Kirsten Green Ita Ekpoudom Henri Pierre-Jacques Jennifer Keiser Neundorfer Maren Bannon Julie Wroblewski Simeon Iheagwam Vaughn Crowe Kristina Simmons Charles Hudson Rachel ten Brink Elizabeth Weil Austin Clements Ajay Relan Noramay Cadena Shayna Harris Cat Julie Lein Ian Beadle Nichole Wischoff Jessica Peltz-Zatulove Kate Beardsley

Everything is fintech. It's at the core of every business and woven into every industry. Payments, subscriptions, BNLP, credit, loans, AI, insurance... These aren't just fintech products, they're the backbone of modern commerce. Here are some key insights from this year’s report: 💡 Fintech x Everything: Every industry is embedding financial services, from e-commerce to healthcare and climate tech. 🤖 AI-Powered Finance: Agentic AI and vertical AI applications are redefining lending, compliance, and financial advisory. 💰 The Great Wealth Transfer: $124T in assets will shift hands by 2048, opening massive opportunities in WealthTech. 🌍 Cross-Border Finance: Stablecoins, embedded payments, and quantum-resistant security are reshaping global transactions. 📈 M&A and IPO Rebound: Fintech deal volume surged in 2024, and 2025 is shaping up to be a banner year for exits. The fintech revolution is just getting started. Download the full report to stay ahead of the curve. 📊✨ Grateful for the vantage point we get at Fiat Ventures, Fiat Growth, Fiat Finance and Fiat Advisors. We're able to work closely with some of the market's leading founders, operators, investors and advisors to bring these visions to life. A special "thank you" to those I'm lucky to build with including my co-founders Alex Harris and Drew Glover, and Fiat leaders including Victor Colombo, Kristin Manoogian, Rohit Ramkumar, Adrian Hunter, Kaley Nivens Pate, Spencer Tyson, and so many more across our ecosystem. Especially to Emil Rustamli who worked so closely with our team to bring this report to life. Lastly, and most importantly, to all the founders who we're fortunate to work alongside every day. YOU are the reason we get to do what we do. Thank you to Angela Rastegar, Adam Falls, Kamran Hameed, Adam MacEachern, Daniel Baum, Shawn Hamilton, Michael Gifford, David Zvaifler, Tomás Campos, Eddie Behringer, Jeffrey Witten, Zach Rosen, Arianna Armelli, Christie Horvath, Tom Borgers, Nicholas Gilbert, Brandon Cotter, Lamine Zarrad, Nick King, Nestor Hugo Solari, Julio Erdos and so many more. #Fintech #AI #Finance #WealthTech #EmbeddedFinance #Startups https://lnkd.in/g6NeJY2N

🔥 San Francisco, Are You Ready to Innovate Against Wildfires? 🌉 🌿 Wildfires are challenging hurricanes as top economic disruptors. How can we innovate for resilience? Join us for a dynamic in-person event ft. David Gritz Karen Sheffield, MBA, and Marcos Fernandez. 📅 Date: March 4th, 2025 📍 Location: San Francisco 🚀 Event Highlights: -Startup Pitches -Expert Panel Discussions -Extensive Networking Opportunities 🌐 Don't miss this chance to connect with pioneers shaping our future! Secure your spot now! Register at the link in the comments #InsurTech #ClimateTech #StartupFunding #SFEvents Silicon Valley Bank Pachamama Ventures

My path to venture was a backdoor. Not the kind that comes from a last name, a Stanford MBA, or a decade inside a big firm. (Go 🐻 's) Fiat Ventures was a different kind of backdoor—one built on hustle, execution, and a simple ask: The right to invest. In 2018, Alex Harris and I signed our first growth consulting client. They paid us $2,000/month, gave us some advisor equity, and—most importantly—agreed to give us the right to invest in their next round. We didn’t have a fund. We didn’t have deep pockets. But we did have a belief: The most valuable asset in venture capital isn’t capital—it’s access. That one request changed everything. Over the years, it turned into Fiat Ventures competitive advantage: - Fiat Growth became a pipeline for world-class founders. - We worked with 200+ startups, securing 100+ rights to invest. - Fiat Ventures closed a $25M first fund, built from our unique ability to identify and support breakout companies. This wasn’t the traditional VC path. But me, Alex Harris & Marcos Fernandez have never been interested in doing things the traditional way. Because the reality is: Resilience matters more than brilliance. And sometimes, the best way in… is through the backdoor. Honored to share my full story on VC Uncovered https://lnkd.in/gNK3ECdM