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Matt Harris

Partner | Bain Capital Ventures

Matt is a Partner at Bain Capital Ventures in New York City and focuses on investments in financial technology. He sees a huge amount of revenue, profit and market cap shifting from regulated financial institutions to entrepreneur-led insurgents, across payments, lending, capital markets, real estate and insurance. More ramblings on these topics can be found at http://bcv.com/insights/mattharris Matt started his investing career at Bain Capital private equity in 1995, having worked previously at Bain & Company, and attended Williams College, where he majored in political economy. In 2000, Matt founded Village Ventures, which he ran for 12 years and where he focused on early-stage fintech investing. In 2012 he rejoined Bain Capital Ventures.
Matt is a Partner at Bain Capital Ventures in New York City and focuses on investments in financial technology. He sees a huge amount of revenue, profit and market cap shifting from regulated financial institutions to entrepreneur-led insurgents, across payments, lending, capital markets, real estate and insurance. More ramblings on these topics can be found at http://bcv.com/insights/mattharris Matt started his investing career at Bain Capital private equity in 1995, having worked previously at Bain & Company, and attended Williams College, where he majored in political economy. In 2000, Matt founded Village Ventures, which he ran for 12 years and where he focused on early-stage fintech investing. In 2012 he rejoined Bain Capital Ventures.
Fireside Chat: The Future of Finance: Fintech Disruptions and Strategic Alliances Across Asia, the Americas, KSA, and the MENA region

In an era of rapid technological advancement, the financial sector is undergoing significant transformation, with both fintech disruptors and traditional banks, such as J.P. Morgan, playing pivotal roles. This fireside chat will explore how leading financial institutions and fintech innovators across Asia, the Americas, KSA and the MENA region are navigating this evolving landscape by embracing fintech innovations, driving internal transformation, and forming strategic alliances that transcend borders.


The Americas and Asia, particularly China, has seen fintech companies—especially in the payments sector—lead the charge in global expansion, setting new standards for digital financial services.


J.P. Morgan, with its extensive expertise in fintech and global financial services, also plays a critical role in this transformation, particularly in fostering strategic partnerships that bridge these regions.


Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing financial sector and strategic investments in technology position it as a crucial player in this global shift. Saudi Arabia’s influence extends beyond its borders, shaping the strategies of financial institutions and fintech companies across Asia and the Americas, and reinforcing its role in the global fintech ecosystem.


This session will provide a comprehensive overview of how fintech disruptions and strategic alliances, involving key institutions like J.P. Morgan, are shaping the future of finance across these regions. Attendees will gain insights into the collaborative efforts between traditional banks, fintech companies, and investment firms, as well as the challenges and opportunities they face in driving global financial integration.


24° TRENDS
Day 2
Fireside Chat: Partnering for Progress: High-Tech Startups and High-Potential Partnerships

Explore strategies for fostering collaboration, innovation, and mutual growth, and learn how to leverage the agility and creativity of startups to fuel the ecosystem's success

FINTECH FUSION
Day 2

partners

Financial Sector Development Program
Saudi Central Bank
Capital Market Authority
Insurance Authority
Fintech Saudi
Tahaluf