Kenja Consulting, a boutique investment consultancy, has announced the launch of an ambitious new event series aimed at enhancing fintech cooperation between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United Kingdom (UK). The initiative seeks to strengthen ties between these two major financial centres by fostering investment opportunities and collaboration.
The series, titled Fintech Futures: UAE-UK Connection, will kick off in Dubai in May 2025 and alternate between the UAE and the UK through 2025 and 2026. The programme is designed to facilitate networking, showcase startups, and host strategic discussions to connect investors with promising fintech ventures.
“The UAE and UK represent two of the world’s most dynamic fintech ecosystems, each with unique strengths and complementary opportunities,” stated Zoe Bardet, Manager at Kenja Consulting and lead coordinator of the series. “Through this series, we’re creating a structured platform for meaningful dialogue and investment opportunities between these markets.”
The first event will coincide with the Dubai FinTech Summit in May 2025, capitalising on the presence of global fintech leaders and investors. Subsequent gatherings will align with major fintech conferences, including the FTT Fintech Festival in London and Abu Dhabi Finance Week, both slated for November 2025.
The series will feature carefully curated matchmaking sessions pairing investors with pre-vetted fintech startups, expert panels exploring cross-border opportunities, workshops on regulatory compliance in both regions, and exclusive networking events for investors and founders.
As Dubai and Abu Dhabi establish themselves as rising fintech hubs, complementing London’s global prominence, this initiative meets the growing demand for cross-border fintech investment opportunities between the UAE and UK.
“We’ve observed increasing demand from our clients for opportunities to expand their fintech portfolios across these markets,” Bardet noted. “This series will provide a structured approach to identifying and evaluating investment opportunities while building lasting relationships between the two ecosystems.”
The series will culminate in a significant summit in Dubai in February 2026, where successful partnerships and investments from the initiative will be showcased.
For further information about the event series and details on how to participate, interested parties can reach out to Kenja Consulting.
