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First seen on the TechTO stage in 2019. Every talk is searchable — ask the archive about Jason ↗
In their words
I started my career in FinTech about 20 years ago and I remember my first deal I picked up the phone call my parents said hey guys I found my specialization its financial technology my father said you'll be a barista within six months my mother cried
the dollar volume that's moving into private equity be it growth equity VC or otherwise is at all-time highs
the unicorn was a term that was coined how many years ago to describe something very unique in nature we can see that's not so unique anymore
Quick answers
What does Jason Gurandiano do?
He runs financial-technology investment banking globally for RBC Capital Markets and heads its US technology group. He sits on RBC's crypto committee and has worked on deals for clients including SS&C, Virtu Financial and Broadridge.
What did he tell the FintechTO room in 2019?
That fintech was taking a disproportionate share of a record technology-investment market, with roughly US$1.8 trillion of dry powder waiting on the sidelines and companies staying private longer because that capital was available.
What did he say about Canada?
That US investors were hunting new pockets of talent and Canadian fintech investment had compounded about 50 percent a year over five years, reaching $1.3 billion in 2018 — a figure he expected to accelerate again in 2019 (TechTO stage 2019-01-29).