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Founder Pile (Acquired) | Cofounder Penta (Acquired) | Investor | Aufsichtsrätin | Forbes 30u30

🌟 At yesterday's Handelsblatt Bankengipfel, I discussed why NOW is the perfect time for strategic acquisitions in the Fintech space. 🌟 🔍 Key takeaways: 1. Consolidation Creates Opportunities: With M&A activity in Europe up 25% this year, there’s a unique chance to acquire innovative tech while reducing competition. 2. Technology & Talent as Game Changers: Early-stage fintechs bring not just new technology but also agile, skilled teams— 65% of banks reported a significant innovation boost within the first year of the acquisition. 3. Accelerated Market Entry: Strategic fintech acquisitions can reduce market entry times by up to 40%, allowing traditional players to capture new markets faster. 💡 It’s time to rethink innovation. Acquiring Fintechs isn’t just about tech—it’s about injecting new energy and speed into your organization. 🚀 #HandelsblattBankengipfel #Fintech #Innovation #MergersAndAcquisitions

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Caroline Leonie Wahl

Fintech I PR I See you @ FIBE Berlin

2mo

Fantastic talk, Jessica! Thank you for sharing your optimism and valuable experience. I’m sure many founders can learn a lot from it.

Nadezhda Styazhkina

Global Talent Acquisition | Business leader and HR advisor | Empowering professionals and inspiring HR teams | MBA student @ Munich Business School

2mo

Absolutely agree! The emphasis on talent during acquisitions is often overlooked, but it's a game changer. By integrating the skilled teams from early-stage fintechs, traditional banks can not only enhance their technological capabilities but also infuse a fresh, innovative mindset into their culture. This blend of talent and technology can drive sustained growth and transformation in the sector.

Carola Bergmann

Head of Event Production bei der Handelsblatt Media Group

1mo

Thanks for sharing your experience and your insights 🚀

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Anna Tsukerman

15+ years and €600M in M&A | Strategy | VC

2mo

Jessica Holzbach I couldn`t agree more, instead of competition traditional banks could execute buy&build strategy which would help them to provide seamless experience for clients and boost retention and also reduce at least some of the costs

Yeliz Sunay

Senior Partner Consultant | Zalando | E-Com | Platform Strategy

2mo

You go Jessica Holzbach 🚀🚀🚀

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Dipak Kapoor

ECommerce, Founder Member ONPASSIVE, the future of AI

2mo

Insightful thought process

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Evaldas Girskus

Protecting Founder's Equity by Unlocking Revenue-Growth for Startups | Mitigating Investor Risk through Strategic Portfolio Support | Helped 300+ Founders Build Startups | 3 x Founder | Advisor | Board Member

2mo

I like the way you framed this.

Marianne Bullwinkel

Former CEO / Female Leadership / Board Member / Leading Change / Digital Expert/ Mentoring / Speaker

2mo

Gute Punkte, auch über Fintech hinaus

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