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Growth Equity FinTech Investing with Chris Sugden, Managing Partner at Edison Partners

2020/8/5
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Wharton FinTech Podcast

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In our latest podcast, Peter Jankovsky (WG'20) is joined by Chris Sugden, Managing Partner of Edison Partners. Edison Partners is a 32-year old tech investment firm specializing in fintech, healthcare, IT, and enterprise solutions with $1.6 B in AUM. Chris leads the firm's FinTech practice and has led 32 financings including 20 new investments and has served as a Director of 21 companies.

In this extensive interview, Chris shares: • Edison's storied history investing in growth equity and the unique value it brings to entrepreneurs through Edison Edge • What he looks for when investing in entrepreneurs • Edison portfolio companies that are innovating across consumer banking, asset management, regtech, and payments • His views on the key themes shaping FinTech, including the impact of COVID-19

Prior to Edison, Chris held several roles at start-ups and began his career at PwC.