SC Ventures: Standard Chartered's innovation unit, investing in fintech and pioneering banking models globally.
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Operating
1969
Singapore, SG
SC Ventures is Standard Chartered Bank's innovation and fintech investment arm, focusing on transforming banking through innovative business models. The unit invests in fintech startups across various stages, with a global reach spanning Singapore, Shanghai, Hong Kong, London, Nairobi, and San Francisco. Their investment themes include the online economy, lifestyle, and reimagining how banks serve society.
Notable portfolio companies include Bukalapak, Instabase, and OpenFin. SC Ventures operates an eXellerator innovation lab network and provides a platform for Standard Chartered to promote innovation and explore alternative business models. The unit aims to develop an innovation culture, deepen capabilities, and experiment with new approaches through partnerships and an open network.
Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies5
Follow-on Investments1
Current Portfolio Count5
Top Investment Stages
Series B1 (33.3%)
Series C1 (33.3%)
Series D1 (33.3%)
Stage Mix
Series B 33%Series C 33%Series D 33%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
