DIFC FinTech Hive Scale-Up Programme
Connects MEASA fintech, insurtech, and regtech scale-up companies in Abu Dhabi to investors and growth resources.
The DIFC FinTech Hive Scale-Up Programme is an acceleration programme operated by the Dubai International Financial Centre's FinTech Hive, targeting post-Series A fintech, insurtech, and regtech companies that have demonstrated a scalable, repeatable business model and are seeking to expand across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region. It is positioned as the second programme tier…
Connects post-Series A fintech, insurtech, and regtech companies targeting the MEASA region with six investment partners and the DIFC Innovation Hub network to accelerate regional scale-up.
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