SINGAPORE, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As the season seven finale of the global startup reality show Meet the Drapers aired, Singapore-based fintech startup Investbanq took a moment to reflect on what the experience meant—not just as a recognition of its product, but as a turning point in its journey.
One of seven finalists to be named winners of the competition, Investbanq presented its next-generation AI-powered wealth operating system built for financial institutions. The pitch stood out for its focus on enabling the next generation of wealth managers and family offices with scalable, intelligent financial tools.
During the finale, Silicon Valley investor Tim Draper encouraged the team to explore a new dimension—education—as part of their broader mission. As the episode closed, Draper extended his hand to CEO Oz Zhiyenkul, offering a mysterious, yet promising remark: "Soon to be congratulations."
"Initially, I was disappointed we didn't walk away with a definitive deal," said Zhiyenkul. "But the production team shared that outcomes like ours are rare—and often signal something deeper could be in the works. That helped reframe it. For us, it was not just a pitch, but a catalyst."
This milestone builds on Investbanq's growing international momentum, which includes sustained revenue growth, institutional interest, and a recent industry award for Best WealthTech Solution – Artificial Intelligence from Global Private Banker. Inspired by Draper's feedback, Investbanq has begun developing an AI-driven financial education module to support the next generation of investors—further reinforcing its mission of inclusion and accessibility in wealth management.
"Looking back, Meet the Drapers wasn't just a stage—it was a mirror. It reflected where we are, and more importantly, where we're headed," said Zhiyenkul.
About Investbanq
Co-founded by Kazakhstani entrepreneurs Oz (Olzhas) Zhiyenkul and Tk (Talgat) Kantayev, Singapore-based Investbanq aims to redefine the future of wealth management by building a more inclusive, modular, and AI-native financial infrastructure. Its platform offers a full-stack digital infrastructure for banks, asset managers, and family offices, digitizing onboarding, CRM, portfolio management, compliance, and reporting.
AI is central to Investbanq's architecture, not a bolt-on. Features like the Advisor Co-Pilot and LLM integrations deliver automation, personalization, and real-time insights—transforming how advisors serve clients.
Investbanq is headquartered in Singapore, with offices in Kazakhstan and the UAE, and holds regulatory approvals from MAS, AIFC, and DFSA (IPA).
About Meet the Drapers
Meet the Drapers is a premier startup reality show where founders pitch their ventures to the legendary Draper family, a Silicon Valley dynasty known for backing early-stage game-changers. Finalists compete for funding, exposure, and access to a worldwide investor network.
Watch Investbanq's finale pitch: https://drapertv.com/titles/6357/finale-meet-the-drapers-season-07