Ruth Foxe Blader
Founder & Managing Partner Foxe Capital
Ruth Foxe Blader is Founder and Managing Partner of Foxe Capital, an early stage venture capital fund. Ruth (ex-Anthemis, AllianzX, PepsiCo) has been backing startups for the past decade. With notable exits like Lemonade, Ruth is recognized as an expert and thought leader in financial technology, sitting on a dozen boards of fintech companies globally. Ruth is also Co-Founder and Chair of Unlock VC, the most active global organization for women in venture capital.
2025 AGENDA Sessions
Panel: Where Are the Fintech VCs Placing Their Bets in 2025?
The investment scene in fintech for 2025 is becoming increasingly selective and strategic. VCs are focusing on fintechs that promise profitability, utilize AI, and address pressing issues like financial inclusion and security enhancements. In this session, top VCs will share insights on key trends influencing their investment choices. We will explore the growing interest in Gen AI-based fintechs, the impact of new consumer regulations, and the resurgence of cryptocurrencies and CBDCs, driven by increasing trust in blockchain technology. Additionally, VCs will advise fintechs on how to attract investment by demonstrating clear paths to profitability and focusing on solving real customer challenges. Join this panel to learn where fintech VCs are placing their bets, discover the qualities they seek in potential investments, and understand how to leverage these insights and tactics for success.
Tuesday 11 March 08:30 - 09:10 Veronese 2401A - 2501B
Financing Fintech’s Future
The investment scene in fintech for 2025 is becoming increasingly selective and strategic. VCs are focusing on fintechs that promise profitability, utilize AI, and address pressing issues like financial inclusion and security enhancements. In this session, top VCs will share insights on key trends influencing their investment choices. We will explore the growing interest in Gen AI-based fintechs, the impact of new consumer regulations, and the resurgence of cryptocurrencies and CBDCs, driven by increasing trust in blockchain technology. Additionally, VCs will advise fintechs on how to attract investment by demonstrating clear paths to profitability and focusing on solving real customer challenges. Join this panel to learn where fintech VCs are placing their bets, discover the qualities they seek in potential investments, and understand how to leverage these insights and tactics for success.
Veronese 2401A - 2501B US/Pacific
