


TWIF x Acrew Capital x Stifel Founder Happy Hour
Who: Early-stage Fintech Founders, This Week in Fintech, Acrew Capital and Stifel
What: Founder Happy Hour during Fintech Meetup 2025
Where: Gjelina at the Venetian Las Vegas
When: Monday, March 10 from 6-8pm
How: Brought to you by This Week in Fintech and sponsored by Acrew Capital and Stifel
Guest attendance is subject to sponsor approval.
Our Sponsors
About Acrew Capital
Acrew is a thesis and values driven venture fund, founded in 2019 by Lauren Kolodny, Theresia Gouw, Asad Khaliq, Mark Kraynak and Vishal Lugani with ~$1.7B AUM. We invest from the earliest stage to inflection stage growth. Fintech is our largest thematic area and is led by Lauren Kolodny (Co-founder & Managing Partner, 2x Midas lister) and John Gardner (Former Co-founder of Learnvest, SVP at Sofi). Our investments in fintech include At-Bay, Bilt, Clara, Chime, Coinbase, Divvy (acq by Bill.com), Gusto, Klar, Marqeta, NALA, Pie Insurance, Plaid and Vanta, among many others. In addition to fintech, we have teams dedicated to Data & Security and Health & Human Empowerment. Our broader portfolio includes Cato Networks, Discord, and Ditto.
About Stifel
Stifel is a diversified global wealth management, investment bank, and commercial banking company. Stifel’s Venture Banking group provides commercial banking and debt financing solutions to venture capital-backed technology companies and their investors. Committed to supporting the innovation community, Stifel’s entrepreneurial culture and long-term vision make them the right banking partner for Founders and Companies. With Stifel Venture Banking, you have a dedicated relationship manager to provide the white glove service and attention you deserve.