Investing in FinTech in challenging times with Itamar Novick, founder of Recursive Ventures (USA)

 

Itamar Novick, Solo Venture Capitalist at Recursive Ventures spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about lessons learned from his years of investing in FinTech, especially in challenging times.

Here is what they talked about:

  • Itamar's background

  • Recursive Ventures - what does it do? Where are you based?

  • Are you US-focused or global? How much money have you raised since inception, and for how many start-ups? How many investors?

  • What kind of start-ups have you invested in, and what kind of FinTechs have you invested in? 

  • What’s your investment approach? 

  • What are your best tips for aspiring founders to start and grow their companies?

  • What is your view on the immediate and long-term outlook for FinTechs? Where do you see the most promising opportunities?

  • Can you share success stories of the start-ups for which you raised funds (exited)? 

  • Any lessons learned? What would you have done differently as an investor?

  • How do you find them? How do scouting and due diligence work? What are your selection criteria?

  • Favorite business book: The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers by Ben Horowitz

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