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A big thanks to Entrepreneurship and Private Capital at London Business School for inviting me to its Multiple X conference. I had a wonderful discussion with professor Gary Dushnitsky chatting about the state of venture, the fintech opportunities globally and the importance of mental health and overcoming failure. I can't wait to spend more time with the London Business School students in the future.

Quickly scaling a business can often be a double-edged sword. Frank Rotman, Founding Partner and Chief Investment Officer of QED Investors, has faced his share of difficulties while scaling businesses in the fintech sector. Reflecting on his journey, he shares insights on how unexpected obstacles can arise, especially in the credit space where managing money requires strategic finesse. At QED Investors, a premier venture capital firm with over $3.6 billion under management, Frank emphasizes the importance of a strong operational foundation during periods of hypergrowth. With a track record of investing in over 200 companies over the past 15 years, he and his team leverage their extensive experience to assist founders in navigating the complexities of scaling their businesses. What key lessons have you learned while navigating the challenges of rapid scaling? Listen on iTunes: https://lnkd.in/gvSPBHu9 Listen on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g4X_qsK3 Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ge5x4cib Visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gbADN-cK Sign up for GrowthCap’s email newsletter https://lnkd.in/gXXniHP Nominate Top 40 Under 40 Growth Investors of 2024 at https://lnkd.in/g9hfKiY #investing #venturecapital #fintech #entrepreneur #podcast

Wonderful discussion yesterday with Kazuhiko Yoshimatsu (Tokyo Stock Exchange), Rei Murakami Frenzel (Kadan Capital) and Takeo Shimotsu (MUFG) coordinated by the crisp Navin Suri (GFTN ) about Investment opportunities in and from Japan. Japan is at a strategic point: 1. It is an advanced economy that is emerging from a multi-decade pause. 2. Humongous financial asset bases, deomographic change, and government/regulatory drive with the positive inflation/interest turn make it an opportunity of tremendous interest.  3. Next couple of years would set the tone for decades to come. My sense is that given the emerging uptick in the ecosystem, B2C opportunities will come up live first. The global supply chain reorientation, among other things as industrial revival, will power the B2B opportunties. We, at QED Investors, stay keen to learn, absorb and participate.

Wonderful to see QED portfolio company CEO Aidan Rushby share more about his Carmoola journey with Entrepreneur. Check out the full article for Aidan discussing the inspiration for his business, how he handles setbacks and failures and the advice he would give to other founders. We always appreciative your kind words. https://lnkd.in/dPgWFnYR #QEDInvestors #Fintech #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital

I'm proud and excited to get back to London Business School on Tuesday to give the keynote opening remarks at its flagship Multiple X Private Equity and Venture Capital Conference. It's hard to believe next year will mark 40 years since I earned my MBA at LBS. The school is still near and dear to my heart, and it's going to be terrific to shine a light on the impact of venture-backed businesses in the UK. I truly believe the UK has a vital role to play on the world stage when it comes to innovation and entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship and Private Capital at London Business School

Another day, another funding announcement. Congratulations to our portfolio company Moniepoint Group on its $110M funding round, which was led by Development Partners International (DPI) and Google's Africa Investment Fund. Recently ranked by the Financial Times as one of Africa’s fastest-growing companies over the past two years, Moniepoint provides bank accounts for individuals and businesses, loans for enterprise customers and point-of-sales terminals for small merchants. Well done, Tosin Eniolorunda. Congratulations to the entire Moniepoint team. https://lnkd.in/dtpqYneP

It's a beautiful day in Vegas at Money20/20 Las Vegas 2024. We look forward to spending time with some of the greatest minds and innovators in fintech. Stop by our cabana and say hello. Our team will be there from 10am - 5pm PT today and tomorrow. #Money2020

We invested in Wildfire Systems, Inc. in 2021. Since then, it's been an honor to watch Jordan Glazier scale a company that benefits both its partners and consumers. Today, we join them in celebrating another milestone as they announce the completion of a $16 Million Series B. Wildfire's loyalty platform provides rewarding online shopping experiences to consumers around the world and this funding will help fuel innovation and support demand for its white label loyalty platform. We're proud to have participated in the round alongside TTV Capital, B Capital , DLA Piper, Moonshots Capital and Citi Ventures. Great to see Cohen Circle, Samsung Next, Evolution VC and Gaingels join as investors, and Intuit Ventures and Mucker Capital lead the round. Congratulations to the Wildfire team. https://lnkd.in/gfMWMfSV

Join us in congratulating QED portfolio companies Summer, Collective, Crux, Moniepoint Group and Payhawk for being named to the 2024 CB Insights' annual list of the 100 most promising private fintech companies in the world. This is CB Insights' seventh annual list, which primarily includes early- and mid-stage startups driving innovation across fintech. The companies are selected based on CB Insights datasets, including deal activity, industry partnerships, team strength, investor strength, employee headcount and proprietary Commercial Maturity and Mosaic scores. It's a pleasure to watch these companies grow. We are incredibly proud to be a part of your journey.

In the final episode of #BuiltTough season 3, our CEO Victor Basta chats with Gbenga Ajayi, Partner at QED Investors, to explore the evolving landscape of fintech in Africa. Gbenga shares his journey from tech industry roles to venture capital, offering valuable insights into the unique challenges and opportunities in the African fintech sector. He discusses the critical importance of trust in financial services and how innovative fintech solutions are reshaping consumer expectations across the continent. Gbenga also delves into the complexities of navigating diverse regulatory environments in different African countries and the significance of achieving scale in specific markets. Drawing from his extensive experience and QED's global perspective, he provides a thoughtful analysis of the current state of fintech in Africa and its potential for transformative growth. This episode offers listeners a compelling glimpse into the future of financial technology in one of the world's most dynamic and promising markets. Norrsken VC, TLcom Capital LLP, Novastar Ventures, A.P. Moller Capital, Future Africa #Africa #VentureCapital #FinTechAfrica #AfricanStartups #DigitalFinance #FinancialInclusion #AfricanTech #InvestmentInsights #EmergingMarkets #Fintech https://lnkd.in/e2bfvQBc