Founded in 2017, the Cedar-IBSi FinTech lab has been home to 60+ regional technology companies seeking a “soft-landing” opportunity into the MENA and Indian market. The lab is the brainchild of the Cedar Consulting and IBS Intelligence, and has played an active role in accelerating technology companies in areas of go-to-market, POCs with banks, knowledge, and many other strategic areas.
Not many know FinTech the way we do. The lab has mentored global technology companies of different shapes and sizes, each of whom have used membership benefits to learn, partner, and accelerate.
- 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.
- 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.
