Tenity, a global fintech innovation ecosystem and early-stage investor, and GFTN (Global Finance and Technology Network) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore strategic collaboration across digital innovation, talent development, and international scaling in financial technology.
The agreement outlines a shared ambition to support European fintech sovereignty, drive global expansion opportunities for startups, and deepen public-private cooperation across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
The partnership sets the foundation for a deeper exchange between fintech ecosystems, combining Tenity’s expertise in startup acceleration and ecosystem building with GFTN’s mission serving as a trusted platform to align innovation with regulation, accelerate financial inclusion, and advance the development of inclusive, digital, and sustainable financial systems. GFTN is the force behind global platforms such as the Singapore FinTech Festival, Point Zero Forum (Switzerland), and GFTN Tokyo, as well as the Inclusive Fintech Forum in Kigali. Through these platforms, GFTN convenes leaders in finance, technology, and policy to shape the future of digital finance.
“Fintech doesn’t grow in silos—it scales through partnerships, policy alignment, and shared infrastructure,” said Andreas Iten, CEO and Co-Founder of Tenity. “This MoU is about building those bridges - between founders and regulators, Europe and Asia, ambition and action.”
The MoU outlines a range of potential areas for collaboration across three main pillars:
Infrastructure & knowledge sharing, including the development of digital platforms to connect stakeholders, exchange insights, and spotlight emerging trends in regulation and technology.
Talent & capability building, with initiatives to attract, train, and upskill fintech talent across the region, ensuring the ecosystem has the human capital to scale sustainably.
Market access & international growth, exploring joint accelerator programs, hackathons, and investment opportunities to support startups expanding into new geographies, particularly across Europe, MENA, and Southeast Asia.
Both organizations also aim to increase engagement with policymakers and regulators to support innovation-friendly environments and deepen alignment between the public and private sectors.
“This partnership reflects our belief that Europe plays a vital role in shaping the global fintech landscape. By opening our Berlin office and working with European ecosystem leaders like Tenity, we are not only expanding our footprint but reinforcing our commitment to connect financial innovation globally,” said Sopnendu Mohanty, Group CEO of GFTN.
With Tenity operating key hubs across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, and GFTN’s strong presence through world-leading platforms like the Singapore Fintech Festival and Point Zero Forum in Switzerland, the partnership is uniquely positioned to serve as a transcontinental bridge. Together, they can foster greater alignment between fintech ecosystems, facilitate talent and capital flow, and accelerate the scaling of promising startups across key global markets.
This collaboration reflects a shared ambition to position Europe as a global fintech leader by reducing fragmentation, supporting high-potential startups, and creating more cohesive pathways for innovation and growth.