GFTN Capital Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based growth-equity venture firm under the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), announced Wednesday a partnership with SBI Holdings and SBI Ven Capital Pte. Ltd. (SBI Ven Capital) to launch a $200 million global innovation fund.

The fund will invest in growth stage transformative FinTech businesses worldwide including firms leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), digital assets, cybersecurity, and tokenization technologies, GFTN said in a statement.

Headquartered in Singapore, GFTN Capital engages GFTN’s global ecosystem of innovators, entrepreneurs, capital providers, and policymakers in 130+ countries.

The firm intends to provide investors early access to emerging FinTech companies while supporting portfolio companies with strategic capital, in-depth market insights, and connections to a trusted network of industry stakeholders.

“GFTN Capital will give investors access to a global pipeline of high-growth FinTech’s, powered by GFTN’s network,” said Neil Parekh, Deputy Chairman, GFTN.

“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 making it a natural partner for GFTN Capital,

“Together, we are creating a powerful alliance, one that drives returns with purpose, fuels responsible innovation, and connects visionary founders with the institutions building the digital economy of tomorrow,” he added.

The sentiment was echoed by SBI Holdings, which underscored the collaboration as a catalyst for scaling FinTech innovation globally.

“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,” said Nobuyuki Kawabata, Executive Vice President and Director at SBI Investment.

Concluding on the broader vision, Sopnendu Mohanty, Group Chief Executive Officer of GFTN, stated that this partnership establishes a responsible model of collaboration between global investors and innovators, fully integrated within a multi-stakeholder ecosystem.

According to him, 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,

“This partnership exemplifies how institutions, founders, and investors can work together transparently and responsibly to drive positive impact and advance the future of finance,” he added.

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