Inside 1835i: A New Era of Corporate Venture Capital - with Justin Greenstein

In this episode of Fintech Chatter podcast, Dexter Cousins chats with Justin Greenstein, CEO of 1835i, about the evolution of corporate venture capital in Australia’s banks. 

Justin shares insights on the structure and strategy of 1835i, its investment thesis, and the importance of aligning with ANZ's overarching strategy. 

We get Justin's top tips for partnering with a CVC, his thoughts on the future of fintech in Australia, and what he sees as the Biggest untapped opportunity in Fintech. 

About 1835i

As ANZ Bank’s external innovation partner, 1835i invest in and partner with fintechs that are focused on homeowners, small and medium sized businesses, trade and capital flows, and transforming businesses through data, analytics and digital technologies.

Notable Fintech investments include Airwallex, Cash Reward, Lendi, Valiant, Datamesh, Slyp and Citoplus.

Chapters

00:00 How To Raise Capital From a Big 4Bank - Justin Greenstein, CEO of 1835i

04:24 The Evolution of 1835i: From ANZ to Independence

09:05 Understanding Corporate Venture Capital vs. Traditional VC

14:27 Horizon 2 and Horizon 3: Future Technologies and Startups

19:22 Success Stories and Strategic Partnerships

24:21 Navigating the VC Landscape and Founder Expectations

29:06 The State of Fintech in Australia and Globally

34:19 The Untapped Opportunities in Fintech

39:00 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions for 1835i

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