SC Ventures
SC Ventures is a business unit of Standard Chartered that provides a platform and catalyst for innovation, investment in disruptive financial technology and exploration of alternative business models. It facilitates innovation and culture change within the bank and its ecosystem partners, invests in validated fintech to develop future tech capabilities and creates new business models as independent business ventures. Verticals it has a preference for include: Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning, Data Services, Cloud Computing, Ecommerce, Robotics, SaaS. Industries it has a preference for include: Diversified/Conglomerates, Agribusiness, Business Services, Consumer Products (CPG; FMCG), Consumer Services, Education/Training, Energy & Utilities, Environmental Services, Financial Services, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Healthcare Specialist, Information Technology, Software / Internet, Marketing/Advertising, Media (Text; Video; Audio), Raw Materials & Natural Resources, Real Estate, Retail, Telecoms & Data , Travel & Leisure.