Pete Casella

Pete Casella is a Founding Partner and Head of Fintech and Financial Services Investments at Point72 Ventures in New York, NY. Before joining the venture firm, he accumulated thirteen years of specialized fintech investment experience through roles at JPMorgan Chase Strategic Investments, Credit Suisse Principal Investments, and FTV Capital. He began his career in investment banking at JPMorgan Chase before transitioning into corporate strategy for the institution's asset management division. In his current capacity, he co-leads the financial technology investment strategy and integrates venture operations with internal talent programs like the Point72 Academy. His portfolio management includes backing significant industry initiatives, such as the firm's $250 million capital commitment to the algorithmic trading platform Quantopian. Casella maintains a primary investment focus on artificial intelligence applications and technology-enabled modern lenders serving underbanked small and medium-sized enterprises.