About the Cedar-IBSi FinTech Lab
From concept to realityFounded in 2018, Cedar-IBSi FinTech lab has been home to 52+ global technology companies who need a “soft-landing” opportunity into MENA and India. The lab is the brainchild of the Cedar-IBSi group, consisting of Forbes-listed global strategy consulting firm Cedar Consulting, and the world’s only pure-play Financial Technology research, advisory, and media firm IBS Intelligence.
Not many know FinTech the way we do. Since 2018, the Cedar-IBSi lab has been home to global technology companies of different shapes and sizes, each of whom have used membership benefits to learn, partner, and accelerate.
The group’s independent VC fund, announced in 2023, is now India’s only pure-play FinTech fund, and will leverage the strong knowledge and intelligence backbone of Cedar-IBSi’s 30+ year track record in global financial services and technology research and consulting. The $30-40 million fund will build a portfolio of 15-20 companies with a strong focus on the BankTech and B2B FinTech space, hoping to create value for founders in multiple strategic areas beyond capital.
25+
countries represented
10,000+
pages of proprietary research and use cases
52+
FinTechs accelerated
60+
year track-record
100+
regional banks represented
Why become a Lab Member?
In addition to the specific membership benefits basis membership tiers, our FinTech Lab offering has grown into a strong community of banking and financial technology enthusiasts, from around the world. We aim to become the world’s leading FinTech lab and accelerator in the years to come and build a strong community while doing so. The last 5 years of our lab’s existence is a strong testament to this.
Our lab offering is multi-faceted, global, and suits FinTechs at various stages of their life. We typically break our value addition up in the following ways:
- In-person thematic knowledge sessions (peer-to-peer learning) with external subject matter experts and thought leaders (one-to-many format).
- In-person thematic round-table discussion with representation from 2-3 regional banks, moderated by Cedar-IBSi senior leaders. The lab members will get a chance to interact with the bankers in-person
- Pre-qualified industry introductions for CIFL lab members to get a foot in the door with the industry players. (5% T&C applies)
- Digital community access (Virtual community on WhatsApp)
- Tailored hybrid one-to-one advisory session by a senior Cedar-IBSi subject matter experts.
- In-person Advisory, Training and Masterclass sessions hosted by senior Cedar-IBSi experts
- Complimentary access to the iconic monthly IBSi FinTech Journal
- Exclusive access to the iconic IBSi Galaxy Portal – a self-service insights and intelligence portal, tracking and analyzing the global BankTech and FinTech landscape weekly.
- Tailored in-person strategy workshop with Senior Partners organized at Lab members’ offices to develop, assess, and implement new market and product growth plans. (lab member to manage logistics)
- Special visibility and promotion at FinTech Happy Hours hosted in multiple cities throughout the year.
- Exclusive interviews of leaders covered on the IBSi Intelligence website and digital channel with 1mn+ page views annually
- Leadership coverage on IBSi’s exclusive FinTech podcast – IBS Intelligence Podcasts
- Detailed solution demo to Cedar-IBSi’s team and potentially covered in IBSi GALAXY (subscribers include global banks, funds, and consultants)
- Banner feature on IBS Intelligence’s popular website (1mn+ page views annually) and weekly FinTech newsletter (15,000+ subscribers)
- Exclusive access to IBS Intelligence 10+ annual events hosted in the region (Link)
- Exclusive branding on the main stage at IBS Intelligence annual events as ‘Lab Partners’.
- Opportunity to pitch to Cedar-IBSi Capital team for your planned capital raise
- Get access to interesting co-investment opportunities via Cedar-IBSi Capital
- Use of lab physical infrastructure and meeting rooms
- Access to the network of Technology Partner Credits and Global Ecosystem Partner Network
Lab Membership Categories
ELITE CIRCLE
Growth stage enterprise companies looking for building thought leadership and market expansion
PREMIUM CIRCLE
For expansion stage companies looking to scale-up their business and build traction
STANDARD CIRCLE
For early-stage companies looking for validation and expert mentoring
INNER CIRCLE
For Individual Bankers and Industry Leaders looking to network
FAQ
So much information on this topic across the website. Focus on the homepage and page that talks specifically about the lab offering. Happy browsing!
Anytime really. As long as you have a first version of your product/service offering, we’re confident that you will be able to leverage the variety of membership benefits we have on offer. Apply now!
No problem. You can bring this up with the lab team once you get on an introductory call post submitting the form. They’d be happy to update your records.
Our team will usually be back in touch with you within one week of filling in a form. If they seem to have missed you, feel free to write to info@cedaribsifintechlab.com or simply fill in the get in touch form at the top of the home page.
Membership categories differ by stage of company and goals seeking to be achieved. Leave this role to us and your membership category will be proposed to you on your introductory call with the team.
Our lab program is focused on acceleration and marketplace offerings and does not invest directly. Cedar-IBSi Capital, our venture capital fund, does invest in FinTech across India. Head on over to www.cedaribsicapital.vc to know more and reach out to the investments team.
