Equdex at Money20/20 Middle East: Riyadh Reflections and What Comes Next
In September 2025 , Equdex Technologies were one of 150 innovators chosen from over 5,000 applicants in the Startup & Scale Up programme at Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh.
It was an extraordinary few days, and a milestone moment for our mission to connect capital with Africa’s energy future.
Why this mattered even more in person
Before the event, we knew Money20/20 was a global meeting place for fintech and finance. Experiencing it first-hand was something else entirely.
The welcome was unforgettable. Riyadh’s business leaders were open, collaborative, and deeply aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. This created an atmosphere of optimism and partnership.
The conversations were equally inspiring. We met visionary investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders eager to explore how digital-first finance can unlock clean energy projects across Africa.
Above all, the experience confirmed that our mission resonates far beyond Africa, proving there is a growing appetite for scalable, impact-led infrastructure finance.
What we brought home
Riyadh was more than networking. It was proof of concept.
Investor interest was clear from the outset, with conversations in the networking lounge already opening doors to new funding opportunities. Alongside this, we identified partnership possibilities with technology collaborators and project developers who share our goals and bring complementary expertise.
Perhaps most importantly, the trip showcased the strength of the Equdex team. From those representing us on the ground to colleagues building every day behind the scenes, this achievement belongs to all of us.
These connections and collective efforts left us energised and inspired, perfectly in step with Riyadh’s own atmosphere of rapid growth and transformation.
A city on the move
Outside the conference, Riyadh left a powerful impression.
Towering cranes, 39 °C daytime heat, and four-lane highways buzzing at 140 km/h signalled a place transforming at pace. Saudi Arabia’s ambition is matched by action, and its future looks bright.
What’s next for Equdex
Money20/20 Middle East was only the beginning. We return with:
A growing investor pipeline ready to accelerate our clean energy projects
Fresh strategic partnerships to help cut Africa’s energy access gap by 50% by 2035
Renewed confidence that digital-first infrastructure finance is the right solution, at the right time
We are raising now to scale faster and bring the next generation of impact projects to market.
Thank you
To the organisers of Money20/20, to Riyadh and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for their hospitality, and to our partners, advisors, and investors we say, “thank you”.
Together we proved that when we act as one team with one mission, we get noticed and build momentum.
Riyadh was just the start.
📩 Investors and partners: If we met at Money20/20, or if you want to learn more about our projects and upcoming raise, contact us today.