GFTN Capital has announced a strategic partnership with SBI Holdings and SBI Ven Capital to launch a US$200 million global innovation fund aimed at accelerating the growth of transformative FinTech companies worldwide. The fund will target growth-stage firms developing solutions in areas such as artificial intelligence, digital assets, cybersecurity, and tokenisation.
Building a global FinTech investment network
Headquartered in Singapore, GFTN Capital operates under the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), a platform that connects innovators, investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers across more than 130 countries. Through the new fund, the firm aims to give investors early access to emerging FinTech leaders while offering portfolio companies strategic capital, market intelligence, and access to GFTN’s extensive ecosystem.
Neil Parekh, Deputy Chairman of GFTN, described the collaboration as a pivotal moment for the financial technology sector. “GFTN Capital will give investors access to a global pipeline of high-growth FinTechs, powered by GFTN’s network,” he said. “We are excited to collaborate with SBI Holdings, one of the world’s most innovative financial and investment groups with a strong record of pioneering digital finance. Together, we are creating a powerful alliance that drives returns with purpose, fuels responsible innovation, and connects visionary founders with the institutions building the digital economy of tomorrow.”
Strengthening FinTech innovation and inclusion
SBI Holdings expressed confidence that the partnership will help scale FinTech innovation globally. Nobuyuki Kawabata, Executive Vice President and Director at SBI Investment, said, “SBI Holdings is proud to partner with GFTN Capital for the global FinTech innovation fund. The SBI Group brings deep investment expertise. GFTN offers an unmatched global network that connects the world’s most dynamic FinTech innovators, investors, and institutions. Together, we will accelerate the growth of high-potential FinTech companies and unlock emerging technology opportunities that advance the global financial industry. Our goal is to build a more connected, resilient, and innovation-driven financial ecosystem.”
Sopnendu Mohanty, Group CEO of GFTN, added that the partnership demonstrates a responsible model of collaboration between investors and innovators. “The GFTN–SBI partnership represents more than investment. It advances GFTN’s core mission: to align capital with innovation and purpose in a framework that fosters trust, inclusion, and sustainable growth. Together with SBI Holdings, we are not only supporting the next generation of FinTech solutions but also strengthening the foundation for an intelligent, resilient, and inclusive financial system.”
