Cognaize joins FinTech Armenia Association as a Founding Member

Cognaize has joined FinTech Armenia Association as a Founding member – a pioneering industry
organization driving better FinTech connectivity, innovation and transformation – both in Armenia
and internationally.

With its vision of building an all-encompassing FinTech Hub in Armenia via its locally and globally connected industry Association platform – FinTech Armenia is working on shaping the Financial
Technology sector’s future – covering Payment systems, Capital Markets, Insurance, AI, Software,
TelCo and Banking Transformation – locally, regionally, and worldwide.

By joining FinTech Armenia, Cognaize reinforces its commitment to supporting FinTech Armenia in the development of the FinTech sector – creating a dynamic platform between the fast-paced
FinTech sector and the rapidly evolving AI Software solutions industry – in Armenia and
internationally. The Software Development firm’s leadership team will be engaged in the following key FinTech Armenia Institutional Tracks: Banking Transformation, AI & Software, Education,
Ventures.

Vahe Andonians, Founding CEO at Cognaize, commented: “Our goal by joining FinTech Armenia is
to build a strong bridge between Cognaize and the FinTech ecosystem. This partnership will help
drive new partnerships, deliver stronger technology solutions, and help better exchange expertise
among industry players – advancing the AI Software digital transformation agenda for Financial
Services. We look forward to working with FinTech Armenia, and to helping drive stronger industry
connectivity.”

Stefan Lucas, Founding CEO at FinTech Armenia, added: “Onboarding Cognaize to our rapidly
growing Regional Association and Global Connectivity platform is yet another important milestone in
our journey – both for Armenia and for the international FinTech AI Software solutions enabled
Financial Services industry. Cognaize delivers exceptional AI-powered automation tools and leading
innovative technology products – helping Financial Services firms drive better efficiency decisions
and new revenue streams. We are confident about Cognaize’s positive contribution to help drive
and further scale the integration of Armenian FinTech market participants into the Global Financial
Ecosystem – and vice versa.”

About Cognaize
Founded in 2020 by AI entrepreneur Vahe Andonians, Cognaize uses purpose-built Artificial
Intelligence to drive better decisions, new revenue streams, and efficiency gains for the financial
industry. We leverage neuro-symbolic AI agents, advanced layout understanding, and finance-
specific language models to grow with our clients' needs. As an evolving solution, our platform
continuously integrates the latest technological advancements to ensure it’s always aligned with
financial and operational needs.

About FinTech Armenia
FinTech Armenia is the leading FinTech, AI & Banking Hub of the Caucasus and Central Asia – acting
as a dynamic regional industry association and global connectivity platform – cross-bridging
innovation & driving Financial Technology transformation across the Region and Worldwide.

Through Memberships, Partnerships, R&D Streams, Committees & Institutional Working Groups – FinTech Armenia cross-connects Corporates, Governments, NGOs, Academia, and Startups to
Accelerate Transformation of the Financial Services sector – thereby Strengthening & Accelerating
the adoption of innovative new Financial Technologies, AI Tools & FinTech Solutions.

Contact: Stefan@FinTechArmenia.com