The Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Startup Policy Forum (SPF) to strengthen fintech collaboration, policy engagement and global expansion opportunities for Indian startups.
The agreement was announced at the Black Swan Summit India 2026 in Bhubaneswar, where a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between James Boey, CEO Asia & Europe and Co-CEO of GFTN Forums, and Shweta Rajpal Kohli, President and CEO of SPF, in the presence of policymakers and industry leaders.
The collaboration will focus on creating stronger links between India’s startup ecosystem and global financial and technology networks. It will also facilitate structured engagement between regulators and industry stakeholders, apart from supporting Indian startups looking to expand into overseas markets. Key areas of cooperation will include digital finance infrastructure, responsible use of artificial intelligence, digital assets, cross-border payments and regulatory frameworks.
“GFTN’s mandate is to connect global policy, capital, and innovation ecosystems so that digital finance can scale responsibly and inclusively,” said Sopnendu Mohanty, Group CEO, GFTN. “Our collaboration with Startup Policy Forum will help strengthen India’s role in shaping global fintech and digital economy frameworks, while building trusted corridors for investment, talent, and innovation.”
“This partnership embeds India’s startup ecosystem more deeply into global financial and technology networks,” said Kohli. “By combining SPF’s on-ground policy advocacy with global platforms like GFTN and the partnerships it enables, we can drive regulatory coherence, cross-border growth, and long-term innovation that benefits entrepreneurs and consumers alike.”
Startup Policy Forum has been a cross section of the country’s influential startups including Groww, Zerodha, Razorpay, Meesho, Ather Energy, Pine Labs, CRED, Sarvam and OneCard. “SPF works closely with key government institutions such as DPIIT, the MeitY Startup Hub, and the IndiaAI Mission to strengthen policy frameworks and support the growth of India’s innovation ecosystem,” the statement read.
