CUSP Wealth named Startup of the Year 2026
We have some exciting news to share. CUSP Wealth has been named Startup of the Year at the Entrepreneur Middle East Tech Innovation Awards 2026.
It's a proud moment for our team, and it comes as we approach our first anniversary on 25 October. But more than anything, this recognition belongs to our community: the people who downloaded the app, asked questions, made their first investment and trusted us with their goals.
Why we started
CUSP Wealth was built on a simple idea. Good investing tools and good financial guidance shouldn't be reserved for people who are already wealthy.
For too long, the best strategies and the most qualified advice came with a high price of entry. Many people who wanted to start building wealth didn't know where to begin, and many felt they had to choose between their financial goals and their values. We set out to change that.
What we're building
CUSP Wealth brings together technology and people, so you don't have to choose between them.
Personalised portfolios: Choose from five portfolios designed by our investment team and matched to your goals and comfort with risk.
AI-powered insights: If you prefer to pick your own U.S. stocks, our AI tools help you research, compare and keep track of your investments.
Human guidance: When a decision feels big, you can speak to one of our qualified financial advisors.*
Investing in line with your values: Our platform is certified by an official Fatwa from Amanie Advisors, and our Shariah-compliant investments are filtered by Zoya, a US-based company that powers faith-aligned investing for Muslims worldwide.
Clear, upfront pricing: So you always understand what you're paying.
All of this sits within a regulated framework. CUSP Wealth Ltd is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).
"This award means a great deal to our team, but the real recognition belongs to our investors," said Ramesh Murthy, Senior Executive Officer at CUSP Wealth. "Many of them were investing for the very first time, and they trusted us to make that step clearer and more accessible. Trust in financial services isn't built through marketing. It's built through structure, transparency and doing what you say you'll do, every day. That's what we'll keep focusing on."
Thank you
To everyone who has trusted us with their investing journey: thank you. Your feedback continues to shape what we build, from the features in the app to the way we explain investing. We're committed to keeping that same focus on clarity, transparency and responsible investing as we grow.
There's more to come, and we're glad to have you with us.
Ready to take your first step? Download the CUSP Wealth app and start building your future.
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Cusp Wealth Ltd is regulated by the DFSA, reference number F011420. Cusp Wealth Ltd is registered in DIFC with license number 10863 and is authorised to provide financial services to both Professional and Retail Clients, including Shariah-compliant offerings, in accordance with its DFSA licence and Islamic Endorsement.
Where this article refers to Shariah-compliant products or services, these have been reviewed and approved by the Company's Shariah Supervisory Board. For full Shariah-compliance details, please refer to our Terms and Conditions.