Investopia enters into alliance with US-based fintech platform
Top officials during the signing ceremony in Miami.
The partnership allows Investopia’s investment community, including asset allocators, private equity, and hedge funds, to leverage iConnections’ digital capabilities to connect and thrive. The partnership is in line with Investopia’s focus on technology and sustainability and iConnections’ goal to showcase their best-in-class managers to leading investors globally.
The partnership was signed by Mohamed Naser Al Zaabi, CEO of Investopia, and Ron Biscardi, CEO of iConnections, during the Investopia session at the iConnections event.
Al Zaabi commented on the partnership, saying, “Investopia, established by the UAE government in 2021 as a global platform, aims to bring together the global investment community, decision-makers, entrepreneurs, and innovators to explore growth opportunities in emerging economies. Our partnership with iConnections aligns with Investopia’s vision and goals, especially as we focus on technology and sustainability in a rapidly digitalizing world.”
“Our partnership with Investopia is a significant step for iConnections as investors increasingly focus on the UAE and Gulf region. This collaboration allows us to present our top-notch managers to the world’s leading investors through our capital introduction technology,” said Ron Biscardi, CEO of iConnections.
Investopia, a global investment platform, is a key initiative under the “Projects of the 50” declared by the UAE government in 2021. Its goal is to boost the exchange of global investments and support emerging economy sectors. Investopia will host its second annual conference in Abu Dhabi on March 2nd and 3rd 2023, with the theme “Envisioning Opportunities in Times of Change”.
iConnections is a leading virtual community for capital introduction that connects the investment management industry. It enables managers and allocators to connect through virtual meetings and facilitates information sharing, allowing allocators to select and meet with managers through the platform.
Investopia is a global platform designed to drive global investments, generate growth, accelerate innovation, and contribute to the prosperity of future generations. Investopia’s mandate is to position the UAE as the “leading catalyst” for advancing Future & Now Economies and understanding Future Investment Trends. Investopia is supported by several local and global partners including Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, Crypto.com, BlackRock, Deloitte Middle East, Accenture Middle East, Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), and the premier global thought leadership forum SALT.
Initiated by the UAE Government, as one of the major strategic initiatives under the ‘Projects of the 50’, aiming to build the best and most dynamic economy in the world, and held under the patronage of the Ministry of Economy, Investopia aims to create a new ecosystem where world’s investment stakeholders work together to formulate innovative models for the future business environment and partnership patterns that will generate new investment opportunities.
