Daniel Ahmed is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Fasset, a digital asset infrastructure platform focused on expanding access to financial services across emerging markets. He leads operations, market expansion, and execution strategy, driving the company’s growth across multiple jurisdictions and ensuring scalable deployment of its fintech and crypto-enabled products. Fasset is backed by leading global investors including Liberty City Ventures and Investcorp, reflecting strong institutional confidence in its vision and execution.
Daniel brings a strong background in financial services, private equity, and fintech, combining operational rigor with capital markets insight. Prior to co-founding Fasset, he worked across investment banking and private equity roles in London, including positions at Deloitte, Bluefield Partners, and Redburn, where he developed expertise in financial analysis, deal structuring, and growth strategy.
He also brings direct experience working within government and regulatory ecosystems, having served as a Senior Associate at the UAE Prime Minister’s Office. In this role, he contributed to national-level strategy and innovation initiatives, gaining firsthand experience in navigating regulatory frameworks and public-private partnerships—critical to scaling fintech platforms across emerging markets.
At Fasset, Daniel has been instrumental in building institutional relationships, securing backing from leading venture capital firms and family offices, and operationalizing the company’s expansion strategy. His experience across finance, government, and technology enables him to bridge capital, compliance, and execution in complex, high-growth environments.
Daniel has been recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 (2024) honoree and is a published thought leader on fintech and Islamic finance.