Meet a truly global investor on the latest episode of the First Cheque podcast - Christina Fa. 🌏
Christina is Principal at NewView Capital, a VC firm with over $2.6 billion in assets under management, and a portfolio featuring startups across enterprise software, fintech, and consumer technology - including Plaid, Forter, Duolingo, and Scopely. 🌱
In the latest episode of First Cheque, Christina shares her thoughts on early-stage investing, the differences across regions, and important factors for growth investing. 🚀
Learn more about Christina’s incredible global experience: 💫
🦘 Born in Shenzhen, China, and raised in New Zealand and Australia.
🎓 Attended University of Melbourne - Bachelor of Commerce and graduated as a National Scholar and Copland Scholar.
📊 UBS, Sydney and New York - Advised on capital raisings and mergers and acquisitions.
📈 Google, Mountain View - Responsible for financial planning and capital allocation across Google’s product teams as part of the Corporate Finance team.
🌍 Atomico, London - Invested in early-stage enterprise software and consumer services across Europe.
🦄 NewView Capital - Principal specialising in fintech, SaaS, and digital health investments.
Listen to the episode for a deep-dive into startup investing with Christina, including: 🎙️
💡 Why ex-investment bankers transition to venture capital
💡 Unique factors influencing growth stage investments
💡 The importance of secondaries in the current market landscape
💡 Scaling companies in different ecosystems - America vs Australia
💡 The impact of GenAI innovation on venture capital
Download the latest First Cheque episode with experienced investors and co-hosts Cheryl Mack from Aussie Angels & Maxine Minter from Co Ventures for more open-sourced conversations on early-stage investing. 🦄
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