We evaluated every major cloud for this build. Google Cloud won on security architecture, serverless performance, and regulatory alignment for Saudi Arabia. Cloud Run and Shared VPC gave us exactly the separation and speed we needed. iSolution then pressure-tested every layer to ensure we're production-ready - that combination is why we're confident scaling fast. Stuart Bateman VP Technology & Marketing 1957 Ventures.
iSolution designed and validated the Google Cloud architecture, led Shared VPC and project separation design, addressed DR and storage constraints, and collaborated with engineering teams to finalize a secure, production-ready Cloud Run-based platform.
The challenge
1957 Ventures required a secure and scalable cloud architecture with clear separation between networking and application teams. Challenges included enforcing least-privilege access, enabling low-latency serverless workloads, and designing a compliant disaster recovery setup aligned with Google Cloud storage constraints.
The solution
iSolution implemented a Shared VPC model separating host and service projects, deployed Cloud Run with direct VPC egress, centralized networking and security controls, corrected DR design using regional Cloud Storage, and validated the solution against Google Cloud best practices.
The result
The project delivered a production-ready environment with robust security boundaries. Key outcomes include reduced operational risk, optimized latency for serverless apps, guaranteed DR compliance, and a scalable foundation ready for rapid fintech venture onboarding.
Stuart Bateman
VP of Technology and Marketing, 1957 VenturesAbout
1957 Ventures is the largest fintech venture builder in MENA, backed by Riyad Bank with SAR 800M+ to transform financial services. It builds, invests in, and partners with fintech innovators reshaping how individuals and businesses interact with financial services across Saudi Arabia.
Industry: FinTech / Venture Building
Primary project location: Saudi Arabia
