About the job

About Cedar-IBSi FinTech Lab and Cedar Group
Cedar-IBSi FinTech Lab is a joint initiative between Cedar Group and IBS Intelligence — two of the most respected names in management consulting and FinTech intelligence. Founded in 2017, the Lab is designed to identify, incubate, and accelerate early-stage fintech companies through structured programs, curated enterprise access, and hands-on go-to-market support.

The Lab operates at the intersection of three powerful capabilities: deep BFSI domain expertise from IBSi's global analyst and consulting network; management consulting and strategic advisory from Cedar; and investment intelligence and capital access through Cedar Hill Capital, Cedar's early-stage enterprise fintech fund. This combination gives the Lab a differentiated, credible position in the Indian and broader APAC fintech ecosystem.

Since 2017, the lab has been home to almost 70+ well-known regional FinTechs who have used our platform to leapfrog and enter new markets.

The Role




The Head of Ecosystem will own the Cedar-IBSi FinTech Lab end-to-end — from strategy and startup curation to program design, corporate partnerships, and community presence. This is a practitioner's role, not a program managers. We are looking for someone who has actively led an incubator, accelerator, or ecosystem platform before, has genuine founder relationships, and knows how to build programs that produce tangible outcomes.

This is a rare opportunity to build something meaningful at the intersection of fintech investing, enterprise BFSI, and startup ecosystems — with institutional backing, a credible brand, and a robust synergistic partner in Cedar Hill Capital.

Key Responsibilities
Startup Engagement & Cohort Management
Identify, evaluate, and onboard high-potential early-stage fintech companies (seed to pre-Series A) across India, Middle East, and APAC
Design and run structured cohort programs including milestone tracks, mentorship sessions, and demo days
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📌 Head of Ecosystem, Cedar-IBSi FinTech Lab (Mumbai)
🏢 Cedar Hill Capital
📍 Mumbai