Singapore-based fintech startup Investbanq has emerged as one of the seven winners in the season seven finale of the global startup reality show, “Meet the Drapers.” The company showcased its next-generation AI-powered wealth operating system, designed for financial institutions, which impressed the judges with its potential to empower wealth managers and family offices with scalable, intelligent financial tools.
During the finale, Silicon Valley investor Tim Draper encouraged Investbanq to explore educational dimensions as part of its broader mission. Although Investbanq did not secure a definitive deal, CEO Oz Zhiyenkul noted that the experience served as a catalyst for the company. “Initially, I was disappointed we didn’t walk away with a definitive deal,” Zhiyenkul said. “But the production team shared that outcomes like ours are rare—and often signal something deeper could be in the works.”
Building on its international momentum, which includes sustained revenue growth and a recent award for Best WealthTech Solution from Global Private Banker, Investbanq is now developing an AI-driven financial education module. This initiative aims to support the next generation of investors, reinforcing the company’s mission of inclusion and accessibility in wealth management.
Investbanq, co-founded by Kazakhstani entrepreneurs Oz Zhiyenkul and Talgat Kantayev, aims to redefine wealth management with its inclusive, AI-native financial infrastructure. The platform offers a full-stack digital infrastructure for banks, asset managers, and family offices, integrating features like the Advisor CoPilot and LLM for enhanced client service. Headquartered in Singapore, with offices in Kazakhstan and the UAE, Investbanq holds regulatory approvals from MAS, AIFC, and DFSA.
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