In a discussion with Ali Paterson on FF Virtual Arena, Tarun shared his transition from investment banking to fintech investing before offering insights into compliance as a strategic advantage and where he believes fintech is heading.

COMPLIANCE: FROM COST TO COMPETITIVE EDGE

Compliance used to be the boring, behind-the-scenes stuff, but Tarun makes a strong case for why it’s now a real advantage. With stricter regulations and growing complexity, companies that get compliance right can build trust and scale smarter. He emphasized opportunities to modernize manual compliance processes with innovative software solutions.

JUMP (AND TARUN’S) INVESTMENT APPROACH

We focus on early-stage startups (Seed to Series A) across fintech, enterprise software, and IT infrastructure. Tarun zooms in on fintech, especially solutions that are solving urgent, must-fix problems. He prioritizes startups addressing critical business challenges with measurable ROI and founders navigating complex industries.

PAYMENT FRAUD: BIG PROBLEMS, BIGGER OPPORTUNITIES 

Tarun highlighted two big areas: chargeback disputes and push payment scams. He talked about the rise of “friendly fraud” (yes, that’s a thing he’s written about) and how younger consumers are driving this trend. Regulatory shifts, like the UK’s rule requiring banks to reimburse victims of push payment fraud, are something he expects to ripple into the US market. His advice? Fintechs need to balance security with a seamless user experience—tools that verify high-risk transactions without making things clunky are the future.

WHY THIS MATTERS

Tarun’s experience—from M&A to corporate development to venture capital—has given him a sharp lens for spotting what works in fintech. Whether it’s tackling compliance, improving fraud prevention, or empowering resilient founders, his insights show why Jump Capital is helping shape the future of fintech.

Catch the full interview here: https://ffnews.com/fintech-tv/ff-virtual-arena/how-to-differentiate-as-a-fintech-startup-jump-capital-ff-virtual-arena-346/