THE INDIA FINTECH STORY

DIGITAL PAYMENTS
SURGE

India processes over 14 billion UPI transactions monthly, driving mass adoption of instant, low-cost digital payments.

PROGRESSIVE
REGULATORY SUPPORT

Regulators promote fintech growth through frameworks like account aggregators, digital KYC, and open banking initiatives.

TECH-ENABLED
LENDING BOOM

AI-driven credit scoring and digital lending platforms are transforming access to affordable credit.

VAST CONSUMER
MARKET

Home to over 1.4 billion people, India offers one of the largest and fastest-growing consumer bases globally.

VIBRANT STARTUP
ECOSYSTEM

The 3rd largest globally, with over 3,500 fintech startups, fostering innovation across payments, lending, insurtech, and wealthtech.

EXPANDING DIGITAL
WALLETS & BNPL

Fast-growing digital wallets and Buy Now Pay Later models are reshaping consumer spending habits and credit behaviour.

ABOUT GATEWAY91

G91 is a designed for global stakeholders, keen to understand and dive deep into the financial technology and innovation ecosystem of India. The program includes both virtual and in-person components where participants will gain access to CXO-level conversations, curated visits to leading tech startups, exclusive dialogues with local policymakers, and high-impact networking opportunities.

WEEK 1

[VIRTUAL]

  • Interact with policymakers and regulators to understand fintech policies and regulatory frameworks.
  • Gain insights into fintech industry trends.
  • Participate in personalized business development meetings.

WEEK 2

[IN-PERSON]

  • Visit leading fintech hubs.
  • Participate in Global Fintech Fest 2025, with Startup Réseau facilitating targeted connections across the Indian ecosystem.
  • Join a networking cocktail hosted by Startup Réseau or its partners, bringing together founders, investors, and industry leaders.

WEEK 3

[VIRTUAL]

  • Receive tailored follow-up support with personalized engagements and meetings, building on insights and connections from the in-market phase.
  • Additional meetings arranged based on market feedback.

PROGRAM CONSTRUCT

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Policy and Infrastructure Immersion

includes exclusive interactions with policymakers to understand fintech-specific policies, sandbox frameworks, and regulatory compliance

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Innovation and Strategic Insights

from discussions with CXO’s on innovation models and strategies; VC’s on industry trends

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Ecosystem Engagement with key stakeholders

including fintech founder’s scaling business in India, Investors and visits to local fintech innovation hubs

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Cultural and Market Integration

through personalised business meetings and visits to historic landmarks and cultural centers

Bottom Line

IDEAL PARTICIPANTS

STARTUP
FOUNDERS

Ecosystem
Enablers

Corporate
Executives

Government
Representatives

Investors

Business
Owners

Line Decoration

PAST EDITION HIGHLIGHTS

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MAJOR INDIAN
TECH HUBS
VISITED

02

TECH
CONFERENCES
ATTENDED

25

EXCLUSIVE
MEETINGS

03

STRATEGIC
PARTNERSHIPS
ENABLED

Hear from our past participants

OUR FINTECH EXPERIENCE

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25+ FinTech Innovation Programs conceptualized and delivered across segments – lending, payments, wealthtech, regtech, and more

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Global FinTech expertise through engagements with founders and teams from UK, Canada, US, Singapore, Denmark, and ASEAN

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Experience with Regulators (SEBI, IFSCA) and Corporates (Aditya Birla Capital, LenDenClub, Relipay and more)

FinTech Journeys We’ve Enabled

ABOUT STARTUP

LoanConnect is an online loan aggregator that connects users with multiple lenders through a single application. It offers fast pre-approvals and funding for personal loans, including options for those with bad credit. Free to use, it helps borrowers compare offers and choose the best loan terms available.

ENABLED OUTCOMES

Through the program, LoanConnect established partnerships with four banks and a credit rating bureau, and successfully launched in India with AGS/IndiaTransact, gaining access to over 600 merchant locations. They also engaged us for a four-month feasibility study, which led to the hiring of an on-ground team and a successful market entry.

ABOUT STARTUP

Kernel Tools provides a streamlined, all-in-one invoicing platform designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs, particularly in developing countries. Key features include instant invoice creation, automated recurring billing, client management, receivables tracking, payroll and tax calculators, and downloadable templates.

ENABLED OUTCOMES

Since participating in the program, Kernel (Georgia) has established multiple partnerships and onboarded over 7,000 SMB clients in India, including strategic collaborations with Zaggle, DCB Bank, YES Bank, and KNAV, among others.

OUR MARKET IMMERSION EXPERIENCE

Delegation from Gov’t of Uganda

We hosted Joshua Mutambi, Commissioner – Processing and Marketing, and Vincent Okema, Deputy Chairman – National Startup Policy, from Uganda’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, as part of the India Startup Ecosystem Benchmarking Tour in Mumbai and Trivandrum.

India Market Access Program

An equity free three-month long virtual program with immersive learning experience for Fintech startups across the globe. Opening opportunities for global fintechs to soft-land in India.

2 Cohorts | 14 Startups | 24 Workshops | 51 B2B Connects

NSW Cybersecurity Delegation

5 cybersecurity companies from New South Wales, Australia joined a hybrid program around Bengaluru Tech Summit. It started with virtual mentoring to prepare for India, followed by a market access tour across Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi—featuring industry visits, B2B meetings, and insights into India’s evolving cybersecurity landscape.

Gov’t of Nepal Delegation

Delegation from Nepal for an India market exposure visit was organized in partnership with Swisscontact. The 12-member delegation, led by officials from Koshi Province focused on exploring opportunities across agriculture, livelihoods, tourism, and allied sectors through interactions with Indian stakeholders and ecosystems.

NSW Emerging Tech Entrepreneurs India Program

Startup Réseau executed a program for the Government of New South Wales, Australia, to support 40 emerging tech entrepreneurs for a 9-day India Market Access program spread across 4 cities.

GIA Program with Enterprise Singapore

Startup Réseau is currently operating the Mumbai Acceleration Program under GIA, for Singapore-based companies to deep dive into understanding the India market and fast-track their entry into the market.

India Fintech Week

A 5 day long virtual conference which brought together the global fintech ecosystem with 10 Panel Discussions | 4 Key Notes | 4 Workshops | 16 startup pitches 15+ hours of content | 319+ Unique Attendees Engaged | 36+ Global Speakers

FinTech Startup Bridge ASEAN

ASEAN FinTech Startup Bridge event held in November 2020 focussed on perspectives on the ASEAN FinTech landscape, opportunities and challenges.

300 mins of content, 107 attendees, 18 Speakers, 9 tracks

PROGRAM INCLUSIONS

Visa Support
Letter

6 days Accommodation
in 4* Hotel in Mumbai

Participation at the Global Fintech Fest, including booth space

Networking events
hosted by Startup Réseau and by industry partners

Program Handbook
with contact details of all interactions

All local expenses covered,
including meals and transportation

International air travel
with economy class return air tickets

Access to content
from meetings and interactions

All Lunches & 3 Dinners
during the 1 week offline program

JOIN GATEWAY91, AND KICKSTART YOUR INDIA MARKET JOURNEY.

Unlock your business’s potential in one of the world’s fastest-growing fintech markets with G91. Immerse yourself in a world of innovation, partnerships, and growth opportunities.

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