Ryta Zasiekina

Ryta Zasiekina is a distinguished angel investor and founder of CONCRYT, a pioneering fintech project. With over a decade of experience in the payments and banking sectors, Ryta has held multiple leadership roles, including consulting and CEO positions, earning a reputation as a globally recognized expert in fintech and emerging technologies. As a passionate investor, Ryta focuses on cutting-edge sectors including Fintech, AI, cybersecurity, VR games, and hardware innovations, where her deep industry knowledge and forward-thinking vision drive impactful change. Her average investment ticket ranges between $200-300K, and she serves as an advisor to the projects she invests in, offering strategic guidance to help shape the future of these ventures. Ryta is widely acknowledged as an opinion leader, with features in The Times and Forbes, and has established herself as a key figure in the intersection of finance and technology. Originally from Ukraine, she is a graduate of the Stanford Executive Program, where she refined her strategic leadership skills. Her expertise continues to leave a lasting impact on the global tech and finance landscapes.

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Individual investors vs. VC: navigating the fintech funding dilemma 

In recent years, the global fintech revolution has not slowed down, especially in Europe and the UK. The advent of PSD3 (Payments Services Directive), other tenants of fintech regulation and innovation have almost guaranteed expansion in the sector, and we can trace more than $2.26 trillion of the cumulative value of fintechs across the world from Europe.

Angel investments: funding innovation in the fintech space

The speedy growth of fintechs is currently driven by innovations that seem to change every other day. While startups are at the forefront of this transformation, they often require significant financial backing and strategic guidance to scale their solutions. This is where angel investors play a crucial role to act as both financiers and mentors, helping fintech companies navigate regulatory landscapes, achieve market traction, and build sustainable business models.