Truist Ventures wants to bring 'surprise and delight' to financial services through its investments

Welcome to the Tearsheet Podcast. I’m Tearsheet editor in chief, Zack Miller. Some of the largest banks in the US have active venture investing arms. They may differ in how they’re structured but for firms like Truist, their fintech portfolios are about getting a seat at the table with innovative firms. Partnerships are important, as well as insights into their portfolio companies’ product development cycles. And of course, these funds are looking for eventual ROI on their venture investments. Truist Venture’s Venessa Vreeland and Christina Russ join me on the podcast to talk about the composition of their fintech investment portfolio as well as trends that underlie some of their investment theses. Lastly, we look outward, as my guests discuss opportunities they see to invest in today’s market. Vanessa Vreeland and Christina Russ are my guests today on the Tearsheet Podcast.