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Dubai, Headquarters

Dubai

Our Dubai office serves as the regional base for Cedar Consulting in the Middle East and is the global headquarters of the Cedar-IBSi FinTech Labs.

 

The space brings together consulting leadership, ecosystem partners, and FinTech founders, acting as a hub for knowledge sessions, closed-door discussions, and hands-on engagement with banks, regulators, and technology providers across the region.

 

Since 1999, Cedar and IBS Intelligence have worked closely with the Middle East’s leading financial institutions, governments, and conglomerates, delivering over 300 board- and CEO-level mandates across the GCC and wider region. This long-standing regional presence and deep market understanding form the foundation of the FinTech Lab’s role in shaping practical, future-ready financial services innovation.

Cedar's legacy presence

Middle East

Since 1999

203, Bldg # 3, Dubai Internet City, Dubai

India

Since 1985

201, A, Peninsula Business Park Tower, SB Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400013

UK & Europe

Since 1991

IBS Intelligence Limited, WeWork, 119 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5PU

Singapore

Since 2024

WeWork, City House, 36 Robinson Road, #02-01 Singapore, North East 068877

Egypt & N. Africa

Since 2022

344/345 Regus, Arkan Plaza, Plot 31, El-Bostan, First Al Sheikh Zayed, Giza Governorate 32423

Frequently asked questions

What does the Cedar-IBSi FinTech Labs do?

So much information on this topic across the website. Focus on the homepage and page that talks specifically about the lab offering. Happy browsing!

How do I apply?

You can apply to be a member at the lab anytime in the year. Fill in this form – Apply Now

When is the right time to apply?

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

What can I do if I need to change my answers on the application after submitting it?

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.

I have filled in my application, and no one has contacted me yet – what should I do?

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.

Is there one standard membership category?

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.

Does the lab invest in start-ups too?

Our lab program are focused on acceleration and marketplace offerings and does not invest directly. Cedar Hill Capital, our venture capital fund, does invest in enterprise software for the Financial Services industry across India. Head on over to www.cedarhill.vc to know more and reach out to the investments team.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Cedar-IBSi FinTech Labs do?

So much information on this topic across the website. Focus on the homepage and page that talks specifically about the lab offering. Happy browsing!

How do I apply?

You can apply to be a member at the lab anytime in the year. Fill in this form – Apply Now

When is the right time to apply?

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

What can I do if I need to change my answers on the application after submitting it?

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.

I have filled in my application, and no one has contacted me yet – what should I do?

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.

Is there one standard membership category?

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.

Does the lab invest in start-ups too?

Our lab program are focused on acceleration and marketplace offerings and does not invest directly. Cedar Hill Capital, our venture capital fund, does invest in enterprise software for the Financial Services industry across India. Head on over to www.cedarhill.vc to know more and reach out to the investments team.