October 18, 2022

Stephanie Choo, Partner at Portage Ventures – Counter-Cyclical Fintech Opportunities, The Great Canadian Fintech Market, & The Future of Crypto

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Miguel Armaza sits down with Stephanie Choo, Partner at Portage Ventures, a global fintech-focused VC that traces its roots back to Canada. The firm focuses on fintech companies and currently manages over $3 billion in AUM.

We discuss:

The fintech opportunity in Canada and why most fintech verticals in the country are winner-take-all
In light of a looming recession, what are some of the counter-cyclical fintech themes Steph is investing in these days?
Portage’s take on crypto and why they remain very bullish on the category
The future of fintech partnerships and why a lot of the growth from the industry will be driven through collaboration between fintechs, big tech, and incumbent banks… and a lot more!

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October 18, 2022

Stephanie Choo, Partner at Portage Ventures – Counter-Cyclical Fintech Opportunities, The Great Canadian Fintech Market, & The Future of Crypto

33 minutes

Send us a text

The fintech opportunity in Canada and why most fintech verticals in the country are winner-take-all
In light of a looming recession, what are some of the counter-cyclical fintech themes Steph is investing in these days?
Portage’s take on crypto and why they remain very bullish on the category
The future of fintech partnerships and why a lot of the growth from the industry will be driven through collaboration between fintechs, big tech, and incumbent banks… and a lot more!