Today, the Banking Innovation & Technology (BIT) Summit, the GCC’s premier platform for financial transformation, announced a strategic partnership between its startup pitch track, IgKnightED, and Venture Builders Collective (VBC). This alliance aims to accelerate fintech innovation by connecting promising founders with top-tier investors, mentors, and expertise in venture scaling.
In its fourth year, the BIT Summit has become the leading regional forum, gathering regulators, global banks, investors, and fintech innovators under KT Events. On Day 3, IgKnightED will focus on early-stage innovation, offering selected founders the opportunity to present their ideas to an elite panel of venture capitalists, family offices, and corporate funds from four continents.
Co-founded by entrepreneur and investor Sidd Gandhi, Venture Builders Collective has built a highly respected venture ecosystem in the region. VBC has supported hundreds of founders and growth-stage ventures in fintech, SaaS, and emerging technologies, collaborating closely with CXOs, institutional investors, and accelerators over the years.
Through its partnership with IgKnightED, VBC will co-develop thematic venture showcases, curated investor-founder engagements, and fintech-focused mentorship tracks. This partnership also enhances credibility and connectivity, fostering long-term ecosystem growth beyond the event.
“IgKnightED was crafted to provide fintech founders with essential visibility and access, crucial at the early stage. Our partnership with Khaleej Times and VBC fulfills this vision by offering a platform where ideas meet capital and gain global exposure,” stated Riddhima Bahl, Co-Founder of IgKnightED.
“We are at a pivotal moment: GenAI is revolutionizing industries, with fintech among the first to transform. Founders navigating this wave wisely will create immense value for both investors and themselves. Our collaboration with IgKnightED gives them the platform to excel,” added Sidd Gandhi, Managing Partner of Venture Builders Collective.
Together, BIT Summit, IgKnightED, and VBC are solidifying the UAE’s status as a global fintech hub, bridging the gap between visionary founders and the capital, partnerships, and scaling opportunities they need to succeed.
