Fintech Fund

Investing in financial technology innovation across payments, digital banking, blockchain, and regulatory technology in emerging markets

Fund Overview

Taranis Capital's Fintech Fund deploys capital into financial technology companies at the forefront of digital transformation across emerging markets.

A Disciplined Approach to Fintech Investment

We invest in companies transforming financial services through technology. Our focus spans digital payments infrastructure, open banking platforms, regulatory technology solutions, and blockchain-enabled financial products—sectors reshaping how billions of people access and manage financial services.

Taranis Capital is a DIFC-regulated fund manager authorised by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). We bring institutional discipline, global networks, and deep operational expertise to fintech investing.

Digital Payments

Infrastructure enabling seamless, secure payment flows across geographies and platforms

Open Banking

API-first platforms unlocking data access and third-party innovation in financial services

Regulatory Technology

Solutions helping financial institutions navigate compliance, AML, and KYC at scale

Blockchain & Digital Assets

Technologies enabling tokenised finance, decentralised settlement, and digital currencies

Why Taranis

We are uniquely positioned to identify, support, and scale fintech businesses across emerging markets.

📰 The Fintech Times

We operate The Fintech Times, a leading global fintech media brand reaching 250,000+ industry subscribers. This proprietary intelligence platform provides unparalleled deal sourcing, market trends analysis, and direct access to the fintech ecosystem's most promising entrepreneurs and innovators.

🚀 The Fintech Power50

Our founding team established The Fintech Power50, an exclusive fintech accelerator programme. This gives us early access to emerging companies, deep relationships with founders, and hands-on operational experience scaling fintech businesses.

🌍 GCC Hub Advantage

Based in the DIFC, we have direct access to the Gulf Cooperation Council's dynamic fintech ecosystem. Governments across the GCC are investing heavily in digital financial infrastructure, open banking regulations, and digital assets—creating significant investment opportunities.

👥 Operator-Investors

Our founding team combines 25+ years of investment banking, enterprise software founding, fintech operations, and technology leadership. We are operators who have built and scaled companies, not purely financial investors. We bring hands-on expertise to portfolio companies.

The Market Opportunity

Fintech is reshaping financial services globally, with emerging markets representing the largest untapped opportunity.

24%

Growth in UK Fintech

UK fintech investment grew 24% in H1 2022, demonstrating sustained investor appetite for financial technology innovation across mature markets.

Emerging Markets Potential

Emerging markets represent a far larger opportunity: billions of unbanked and underbanked individuals gaining access to digital financial services for the first time.

GCC Regulatory Support

The GCC is actively investing in digital financial infrastructure, with governments mandating open banking regulations, digital payment systems, and digital asset frameworks.

Vision 2030 & Beyond

Regional governments (Saudi Arabia, UAE, others) have committed to Vision 2030 initiatives, channelling investment into financial technology, digital banking, and fintech innovation hubs.

Investment Focus

We focus on four core areas transforming financial services in emerging markets.

Digital Payments Infrastructure

Payment processors, settlement networks, and infrastructure enabling frictionless, secure transactions across borders and channels.

Open Banking & API Platforms

API-first platforms unlocking data access, enabling third-party innovation, and accelerating the shift from closed to open financial services.

Regulatory Technology (RegTech)

Software solutions helping financial institutions automate compliance, strengthen AML/KYC processes, and navigate evolving regulatory requirements.

Blockchain & Digital Assets

Technologies enabling decentralised finance, tokenisation, blockchain-based settlement, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

Fund Leadership & Advisers

Led by founders with 25+ years of investment banking, fintech operations, and technology leadership.

Executive Team
Nicholas S. Bingham

Nicholas S. Bingham

Founding Partner & CEO

25+ years in investment banking and asset management. Pioneered world-first projects in augmented and mixed reality technology. Leads Taranis Capital's overall strategy and portfolio.

Mark Walker

Mark Walker

Founding Partner & COO

Founded an enterprise software company (M&A exit). Founded The Fintech Power50 accelerator. Led operations at The Fintech Times. Former UK Trade & Investment Senior Adviser for technology sectors.

Amit Varma

Amit Varma

Chief Information Officer

28 years as CIO/Technology Head at Citibank, Emirates NBD, DBS, and Fidelity. Created 450+ fintech products. Built world's first blockchain pre-IPO trading platform.

Mohamed Essam

Mohamed Essam

Legal Counsel

Fintech and venture capital specialist. Led Fintech Group Sector at Matouk Bassiouny. Specialist in payments, lending, and fintech regulations across jurisdictions.

Osama Ben Saleh Bukhari

Osama Ben Saleh Bukhari

Chief Technical Officer

Pioneer of internet banking and e-wallets in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. CEO of AlFaris International Group. Named by Arabian Business as one of '50 People You Need to Know in KSA'.

Board of Advisers
Bruno Martorano

Bruno Martorano

Board Adviser

35 years in international banking, fintech, and finance. Executive roles in neobanks, commercial banking, private banking, and FDI across New York, Paris, Hong Kong, Dubai, and London.

David Parker

David Parker

Board Adviser

20+ years working with fintechs and in marketing. Ex Saatchi. Co-Founder of Konsentus. Investor, Advisor, and NED to 3S Money, Swiipr, Nymcard, Itemize, and Curve. Globally recognised thought leader and commentator on the future of payments.

Michael Boevink

Michael Boevink

Board Adviser

15+ years in technology, telecommunications, and fintech. Founder of Boevink Group, specialising in capital raises and scale-up growth across tech, fintech, and crypto sectors.

Jack Hollander

Jack Hollander

Board Adviser

Extensive capital markets experience. Raised over $3 billion in alternative investment capital. Deep expertise in fund structuring and cross-border investment strategy.

Asim Chohan

Asim Chohan

Board Adviser

SVP Global Operations and COO at a leading US investment bank. 21 years driving Fortune 100 growth across AI, business intelligence, and global transformation. Harvard, MIT, and Cambridge educated.

Daniel Roubeni

Daniel Roubeni

Board Adviser

Global entrepreneur with experience in international trade, financial management, and early-stage venture capital investment. MBA in Entrepreneurship from Bocconi University, BSc from NYU Stern School of Business. Multilingual with extensive international network.

Joel Blake OBE

Joel Blake OBE

Board Adviser

ESG and ethical governance specialist. Brings world-class expertise in sustainability strategy, impact measurement, and responsible investment practices to support Taranis Capital's ethical fintech mandate.

Sarah Sinclair

Sarah Sinclair

Board Adviser / ESG Partner

Co-Founder and CEO of ChangeGap, Taranis Capital's strategic ESG partner. Provides advisory, consulting, and collaboration services for ESG onboarding, due diligence, and community management across fintech investment opportunities.

Osama Al-Thanon

Osama Al-Thanon

Fund Governance Board

Over 40 years in executive leadership and cybersecurity. Former ABB C-level executive with deep expertise in digital transformation, white-hat security, and AI ventures. Saudi Council of Engineers member.

Strategic Partners

We work alongside sector-leading partners to drive deal sourcing, market intelligence, and portfolio value creation.

The Fintech Times

thefintechtimes.com

Global fintech media brand reaching 250,000+ subscribers. Provides unparalleled market intelligence, industry analysis, and early access to emerging fintech companies. Our proprietary insights fuel deal sourcing and investment thesis development.

Disrupts

disrupts.com

Technology media platform tracking emerging companies across artificial intelligence, fintech, enterprise software, and media technology. Provides market coverage and company tracking to inform investment strategy and portfolio monitoring.

Responsible Investment

We are committed to responsible, ethical investing across all portfolio companies.

ESG Governance

All portfolio companies undergo rigorous ESG screening. We embed responsible governance, ethical practices, and strong compliance frameworks from day one of investment.

Financial Inclusion

Many of our portfolio companies expand financial access to underserved populations. We invest in technology enabling greater financial inclusion in emerging markets.

Ethical Alignment

We prioritise companies with strong ethical governance, transparent operations, and alignment with international compliance standards and regulatory best practices.

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