We are a leading early-stage FinTech venture capital fund with a sharp lens on B2B FinTech and Financial Services-infrastructure companies. The fund has achieved a First Close and has completed initial investments in Cogniquest and WonderLend Hubs, both disruptive solutions that address large opportunities in Banking and Financial Services and beyond.
Our FinTech obsession and fund thesis are built on the legacy of Cedar Consulting (www.cedar-consulting.com) and IBS Intelligence (www.ibsintelligence.com), a platform that brings together over 60 years of research and management consulting experience with banks and technology players worldwide.
Our Founder, Sahil Anand, is credited for being the creator behind one of the region’s only FinTech Labs and ecosystems, which since 2017 has successfully accelerated more than 55 FinTechs across the region (www.cedaribsifintechlab.com).
Few understand FinTech as deeply as we do. The fund is dedicated to backing FinTech and BankTech infrastructure companies, powered by the expertise and track record of our investing and operating team. Our unique edge is in our ability to deliver transformational value to founders – combining the team’s experience with the Cedar legacy platform’s 60+ years of credibility and domain expertise. We make capital work like no other.
Significant lead gen value. Our global network with banks & tech firms help drive pricing strategy & revenue.
Our global GTM advisory expertise drives accelerated new market entry, customer acquisition & revenue growth.
Our global events, editorial & research coverage provides visibility in front of tech buyers & users.
Provides mentorship, intelligence, on-ground insights, global research & advisory guidance.
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