Founder & CEO Florian M. Speigl Highlights the Role of Digital Market Infrastructure in Connecting Private Wealth Investors
Dubai, UAE – At the Dubai FinTech Summit 2025, Florian M. Speigl, Founder and CEO of Evident, introduced a compelling vision for the future of alternative asset investing—one that is digital-first, borderless, and powered by blockchain. Representing a rapidly expanding fintech infrastructure firm, Speigl spoke to the importance of regional expansion, cross-border capital flows, and forging strong institutional partnerships within the Middle East.
Evident: A Digital Marketplace for Alternative Assets
Headquartered and licensed in Hong Kong, Evident is establishing itself as a pivotal digital market infrastructure provider for alternative assets. The platform connects leading issuers and asset managers with private wealth investors through a fully digital, blockchain-based system—eliminating the inefficiencies of paper-based processes and fragmented systems.
“Today, private markets are still heavily reliant on manual contracts and outdated infrastructure,” Speigl explained. “We’re building the digital rails that connect issuers and investors across borders in a seamless way.”
Evident currently serves institutional clients across Asia, with plans now accelerating to establish a significant footprint in Dubai and the broader Middle East.
Why Dubai? Growth, Openness, and Opportunity
For Speigl, the decision to expand into Dubai is strategic and timely.
“We go where the growth is,” he said. “The Middle East—especially Dubai—is one of the most dynamic regions for private wealth management.”
He praised the city’s regulatory openness, innovative ecosystem, and access to capital, all of which make it a prime location for digital infrastructure providers targeting private equity, infrastructure, and other alternative investments.
As part of its expansion, Evident is undergoing licensing through Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA)—a move that aligns with the platform’s long-term regional strategy.
Building Capital Bridges Between Asia and the Middle East
One of Evident’s key goals is to create capital bridges between Asia and the Middle East. The platform enables:
- Dubai-based investors to easily access high-potential Asian alternative assets.
- Asian private wealth clients to invest in opportunities emerging from Gulf markets.
“There’s clear demand in both directions,” Speigl noted. “But right now, that demand is trapped by analog systems. We’re solving that with digital infrastructure.”
This borderless approach not only unlocks new investment pathways but also promotes greater liquidity, transparency, and efficiency in traditionally opaque asset classes.
Partnerships Are the Priority
At the summit, Speigl emphasized that Evident’s core message is about forging partnerships—especially with local institutions, asset managers, and regulatory bodies.
“We’re not just here to promote our technology. We’re here to listen, collaborate, and build long-term relationships,” he said.
His presence at DFS 2025, coupled with the company’s active pursuit of regulatory alignment, underscores the platform’s commitment to becoming a long-term contributor to Dubai’s financial innovation ecosystem.
Conclusion: Evident is Redefining Private Market Access for a Borderless Future
Florian Speigl’s remarks at the Dubai FinTech Summit reflected a next-generation vision for alternative investing—one that blends cutting-edge digital infrastructure with pragmatic, region-focused growth. With Evident’s expansion into the UAE, the company is poised to reshape capital mobility across Asia and the Middle East, bringing efficiency and accessibility to a sector ripe for disruption.
At its core, Evident stands not just as a fintech platform, but as a bridge builder in the global private wealth landscape—turning traditionally local investment opportunities into a globally connected experience.
