Jade Mandel
Managing Director Goldman Sachs
Jade Mandel is a Managing Director on the Goldman Sachs Growth Equity team, with more than a decade of investing experience focused on Fintech and Enterprise Software that sells into the Financial Services industry. She leads the funds US thematic across the Banking Infrastructure, Wealth Technology and Consumer Fintech sectors. Prior to GS Growth, she spent time on the Principal Strategic Investments (PSI) team in Hong Kong and started her career in GS's Corporate Development team focused on strategic M&A. Jade holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Asian Studies from Cornell University. She represents the firm as a director on the boards of Amount, Bowery Valuation, Canoe Intelligence, Caribou, H2O.ai, and Nav. Outside of work, Jade is an avid Professional Basketball fan.
2025 AGENDA Sessions
Panel: Acquire, Exit, or IPO: Expansion Opportunities for Scaling Fintechs
As the fintech industry matures, the focus is shifting from hypergrowth to strategic, profitable expansion. In this evolving landscape, mature fintechs with established stability, strong market positions, and long-term strategies are considering options to acquire, exit, or pursue an IPO. In this session, we’ll explore essential strategies for fintechs navigating these opportunities, including the value of building on a stable core business before expanding and the impact of programmatic M&A in forming mutually beneficial partnerships. We’ll examine how fintechs are adapting to today’s challenges through targeted growth, selective alliances, and focused M&A to unlock greater value. Join us to gain insights into the key trends driving the next chapter of fintech growth, the impact of resilience across various verticals and growth stages on expansion opportunities, and the diverse pathways available—from acquisitions and strategic exits to IPOs and SPACs—as fintechs scale in a shifting financial landscape.
Tuesday 11 March 13:00 - 13:40 Hall C - Expo
Financing Fintech’s Future
As the fintech industry matures, the focus is shifting from hypergrowth to strategic, profitable expansion. In this evolving landscape, mature fintechs with established stability, strong market positions, and long-term strategies are considering options to acquire, exit, or pursue an IPO. In this session, we’ll explore essential strategies for fintechs navigating these opportunities, including the value of building on a stable core business before expanding and the impact of programmatic M&A in forming mutually beneficial partnerships. We’ll examine how fintechs are adapting to today’s challenges through targeted growth, selective alliances, and focused M&A to unlock greater value. Join us to gain insights into the key trends driving the next chapter of fintech growth, the impact of resilience across various verticals and growth stages on expansion opportunities, and the diverse pathways available—from acquisitions and strategic exits to IPOs and SPACs—as fintechs scale in a shifting financial landscape.
Hall C - Expo US/Pacific