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Disrupting European banks. We're not in a bubble. Top eCommerce board memebers.
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We're not in a bubble

Hello there,

Which Fin Tech startups are disrupting the European banking system? We break down the companies and technologies that are inflicting a possible death by a thousand cuts on European incumbents. 



More interested in who is attacking US banking? Here's our deep dive into US based challengers to the old school fin services players.


Who's Who in eCommerce?

We used CB Insights Board of Directors Search to identify 14 VCs you should know within eCommerce. Individuals from Sequoia Capital to First Round Capital to Tiger Global and a host of other firms all make the list.



In private markets, you can bury the dead quietly
Last week, I had the privilege of giving the keynote speech at the Quebec Venture Capital and Private Equity Association conference. Thank you btw to Chris Arsenault, Managing Partner at iNovia Capital, for the invite.

My talk entitled Bubbles, Unicorns and Our Crazy Private Markets offered a data-driven perspective into whether we're in a bubble or not. It offers evidence on both sides so there is plenty of proof for you irrespective of your view. For the record, despite the frothiness, we don't think we're in a bubble.

You'll also never see unicorns in the same way again after viewing this presentation.




Have a great week ahead.

Thanks,
Anand
@asanwal

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Disrupting European Banking

European Banks are under attack from a number of emerging specialist startups. Check our graphic detailing the European FinTech startups unbundling banking.
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Board of Directors Analysis: Who’s Who in eCommerce?

We used CB Insights Board Search to highlight 14 prominent VC investors who sit on the most boards within the eCommerce industry. See the key players.
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Bubbles, Unicorns & Our Crazy Private Markets

Lots of data and a few disturbing unicorn pictures to help make sense of the current frothiness around tech companies. Whether you think we're in a bubble or not, this presentation has plenty of data for you.
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