MONEYTHOR
A startup specializing in the personalization of Digital Banking services through AI Moneythor first delivered a PoC before winning a tender with us in 2018. With a strong commitment to digital banking & technology and a truly global footprint, we are glad to be working alongside Moneythor to further advance personalisation and engagement in our […]
INSTABASE
A San Francisco-based startup with a suite of operating solutions for adaptability For what started out as a small team of 3-4, Standard Chartered’s belief in and commitment to Instabase was a key factor in the success of the partnership. Bringing Instabase into production from PoC, Standard Chartered acted as the constant bridge between the […]
DEMYSTDATA
A startup specializing in providing financial institutions with access to external data For over 2 years, DemystData has supported several digital and data transformation initiatives at Standard Chartered working specifically on automation and customer verification projects in several geographies. Throughout the process, Standard Chartered has been a supportive partner, providing guidance and visibility within the […]
DATAROBOT
A startup specializing in predictive models with machine learning technologies In 2016, DataRobot won a tender with the Analytics arm of Retail Banking, building models to better target consumers for retail banking products via upselling and cross-selling. Providing an influential point-of-contact, vested executive sponsorship and the opportunity to work through various use cases across our […]
SOCASH
SG-headquartered fintech that allows bank customers to perform banking services like cash withdrawal & loan applications at retail shops via a mobile app. Standard Chartered has integrated soCash into SC Mobile, its mobile banking app in Singapore, since 2017 to increase customer convenience by enabling them to withdraw cash through a network of retail outlets. […]
Hong Kong banks race for digital dominance
Eight new virtual groups are set to join the territory’s crowded market 10 December 2019 Hong Kong is not a city obviously in need of more banks. Almost all Hongkongers have at least one banking product and HSBC alone has 100 branches in the territory. Yet eight new entrants are set to join this crowded […]
Can elephants dance? – A SC Ventures eXellerator Panel Discussion
20 November 2019
SC Ventures’ eXellerator Lab Crawl
Ventures: Creating optionality
13 November 2019
SC Ventures at Hong Kong Fintech Week
8 November 2019 We had a great time at Hong Kong FinTech Week 2019! Thank you for meeting us at our booth! And thank you for all the speakers who shared their expertise with us: Economy in China and Hong Kong by Kelvin Lau and Rose Kay Partnering with SCB – SC Ventures, Bridge, Banking […]
Lead2030 Challenge Winner’s journey and mentorship from SC Ventures
Instabase: Partnership success story
This latest round brings Instabase’s total funding to $132 million and values the company at over $1 billion.
The eXellerator Hong Kong is now at Central, Des Voeux Road 2/F!
The launch of our 2nd lab in HK puts us at the heart of the city and fintech ecosystem. We look forward to more collaboration. The 3 day series of events kicked off with a Breakfast session on our HK virtual bank followed by a lab tour showcasing capabilities and how SC Ventures is a […]
Edward Neequaye, winner of Lead2030 SDG 9, receives $50,000 as well as mentorship support from SC Ventures
Edward Neequaye, CA, one of the winners of #Lead2030, receiving $50,000 as well as mentorship support from SC Ventures as he works towards #SDG 9: Building resilient infrastructure, promoting sustainable industrialization and fostering innovation. We’re proud to support Edward and Built Accounting. Catch him at our Standard Chartered Bank booth at #Lead2030 #OYW2019 Summit in […]
Fighting financial services misconduct with Digital Reasoning
Extended Series D-1 funding will enable the AI company to continue momentum in financial services and drive innovation in rapidly growing international markets NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Digital Reasoning, a leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) that understands human intentions and behaviors, today announced a strategic investment from SC Ventures, the innovation, ventures […]
Lender to expand fintech moves
StanChart plans to use innovation hub in Shanghai for delivering the next generation of financial products Standard Chartered Bank Plc is planning to deepen its financial technology footprint in China by bringing its dedicated innovation hub to Shanghai. The eXellerator lab, an in-house program powered by the United Kingdom-based bank’s innovation, fintech investment and ventures […]
SC China CEO, Jerry Zhang, on how innovation labs play a crucial role in redefining the future of banking
Inside Standard Chartered’s eXellerator
Bank accelerators typically tap the startup world for their next ideas, but not Standard Chartered. Fiona McFarlane sits down with man in charge Dominic Maffei, SC Ventures Lead for Financial Markets and UK/EU, at the bank’s London offices to hear how this specially created business unit manages to successfully strongest innovation from its very own staff. I […]
Rewiring banking relationships
When it comes to reinventing banking, digital investment is almost a sideshow Banks have been locked in a digital arms race for many years, investing in tens of billions in their digital capabilities. So why hasn’t the dollar deluge managed to reshape how people and companies engage with financial services, the way it has in […]
We’ve launched our eXellerator innovation lab in China
Shanghai – Standard Chartered Bank announced the launch of the eXellerator innovation lab in China, that brings together employees, corporate clients and fintechs to develop innovative solutions that meet the evolving banking needs of clients. Located in Shanghai, the eXellerator in China builds on the Bank’s global network of innovation labs across Singapore, Hong Kong, London, Kenya […]