SC Ventures

SC Ventures is the venture capital arm of Standard Chartered Bank, established in 2018 and headquartered in Singapore. The firm specializes in late series B and C investments, focusing on disruptive fintech companies and technology sectors. Its mission includes fostering an innovation culture within banking and developing new business models through a collaborative network. SC Ventures operates a network of eXellerator innovation labs located in key global cities including Singapore, Shanghai, Hong Kong, London, Nairobi, and San Francisco, to enhance its capabilities and partnerships in the fintech landscape.

Gautam Jain

Director

26 past transactions

Furaha

Venture Round in 2025
Furaha is a financial technology company that operates a platform connecting clients with purposeful financing options. Through its network of partners, including banks, telecommunications providers, and aggregators, Furaha facilitates access to credit for education and business growth opportunities.

One Trading

Venture Round in 2024
One Trading is an institutional-grade spot exchange for digital assets, recognized for its robust platform designed for both retail and institutional investors. The company holds a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license in Italy and is in the process of applying for a MiFID II license to expand its offerings to include regulated crypto derivatives. Leveraging a partnership with Amazon Web Services, One Trading boasts the distinction of being one of the fastest digital asset trading venues available. Its platform provides essential features such as market data, charting tools, and efficient order execution, facilitating effective trading for its users.

Algbra

Venture Round in 2024
Algbra is a developer of a financial services application focused on educating and empowering minority communities. The company offers a comprehensive digital banking solution that includes services such as accounts, debit cards, savings, rewards, foreign exchange, remittances, personal finance, and home purchase plans. By leveraging proprietary technology, Algbra aims to engage users and help them take control of their financial well-being. The company’s commitment to social impact has been recognized, as its initiatives, including carbon tracking and offsetting, financial wellness tools, and a donations platform, earned it the title of Best ESG Initiative in Payments at the Pay360 Awards. Algbra's full-stack technology is available internationally, providing a turnkey solution for financial services.

Hive

Series A in 2024
Hive is a distributed data storage and computing platform that allows users to rent their idle computing resources and storage capacity. Founded by David Gurle, the platform offers a greener and more trustworthy alternative to traditional centralized data centers by utilizing community resources. Hive aims to give consumers and corporations greater control over their data while making distributed technology accessible to all. Through its peer-to-peer cloud platform, Hive provides secure computing and data storage services, empowering users to manage their digital lives effectively.

My Zoi Financial Inclusion Technologies

Venture Round in 2023
My Zoi Financial Inclusion Technologies is a financial company that offers financial inclusion for banked and unbanked firms.

uTu

Series B in 2023
uTu is a cross-border loyalty platform operating within the travel technology sector. Established in 2016 by a team with extensive experience in developing technologies that connect businesses to individuals, the company focuses on utilizing AI-powered conversations to enhance the relationship between technology and users. By leveraging advanced coding and innovative solutions, uTu aims to redefine customer engagement and loyalty in the travel industry, positioning itself as a leader in this evolving market.

uTu

Series B in 2023
uTu is a cross-border loyalty platform operating within the travel technology sector. Established in 2016 by a team with extensive experience in developing technologies that connect businesses to individuals, the company focuses on utilizing AI-powered conversations to enhance the relationship between technology and users. By leveraging advanced coding and innovative solutions, uTu aims to redefine customer engagement and loyalty in the travel industry, positioning itself as a leader in this evolving market.

Instabase

Series C in 2023
Instabase, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing a platform that automates document processing workflows and analyzes unstructured data. The platform integrates various capabilities, including optical character recognition, data classification and extraction, and natural language processing, allowing organizations across sectors such as insurance, finance, and healthcare to streamline operations and improve decision-making. Additionally, Instabase provides a developer kit that enables the creation of customized business applications, helping institutions embed artificial intelligence into their systems and processes. Through its innovative solutions, Instabase aims to address significant business challenges and facilitate transformational outcomes for its clients.

OpenFin

Series D in 2023
OpenFin Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing runtime solutions for financial desktops, facilitating the development and deployment of web applications in the financial services sector. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in London, OpenFin enables applications to operate outside the browser, allowing for enhanced features such as real-time notifications, secure communications, and interoperability among various applications. Its platform is designed to meet the stringent security and compliance requirements of financial institutions, streamlining the app distribution process and eliminating costly packaging and deployment cycles. By offering a user experience akin to mobile operating systems, OpenFin enhances the functionality and efficiency of financial applications, ultimately supporting the needs of banks and financial services across the United States and Europe.

Zodia Custody

Series A in 2023
Zodia Custody is a digital asset custodian focused on providing secure storage solutions for corporate clients and professional investors looking to safeguard their cryptocurrency holdings. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including hedge funds, high-frequency traders, prime brokers, exchanges, and asset managers. Zodia's platform allows institutional investors to safely invest in various cryptocurrencies, ensuring a sustainable and responsible approach to digital asset management. Backed by Standard Chartered and in partnership with Northern Trust, Zodia Custody is recognized for its reliability and commitment to security within the rapidly evolving crypto landscape.

BetterTradeOff

Venture Round in 2023
BetterTradeOff is a Singapore-based global FinTech redefining financial advice, with a platform that simplifies and demystifies financial planning – making it possible for everyone, everywhere, regardless of net worth or financial acumen – to make better financial decisions Try our Singapore version B2C solution Up at upplan.sg

SWIAT

Seed Round in 2023
Swiat is a fintech company specializing in the development of blockchain-based software for financial market infrastructure. The company focuses on digital asset management solutions tailored for regulated financial entities. Swiat offers services such as tokenization, digitally registered bonds, and crypto securities. Additionally, they provide technical support including ready-to-use frontends, integration with legacy systems, compliant processes, and identity management to help businesses accelerate their growth in the digital asset space.

Chekk

Venture Round in 2022
Chekk Limited is a Hong Kong-based company specializing in digital identity solutions and onboarding services. Founded in 2013, Chekk focuses on providing secure end-to-end Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and data portability solutions. The company’s offerings include tools for customer due diligence, identity verification, and electronic verification through features such as optical character recognition and face matching. Chekk integrates various data sources, including social networks and banking systems, to streamline the verification process for both individual and business customers. Its services encompass Chekk Onboard, Chekk Verify, and Chekk Interact, which facilitate ongoing customer interactions and data management. Additionally, Chekk provides a secure personal data wallet, allowing users to maintain control and ownership of their digital identity data. With a commitment to enhancing the identification verification process, Chekk aims to simplify interactions between companies and their customers while ensuring robust security and compliance.

Appro

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Appro is a financial technology company specializing in retail banking onboarding solutions. It has developed a platform that streamlines the application process for various financial products, including credit cards, personal loans, car loans, and home loans. By facilitating a quick and simple application experience, Appro connects partners with customers, enabling users to access essential funds in a paperless and hassle-free manner. The company's focus is on simplifying financial transactions and enhancing the customer experience in banking.

SOLV

Series A in 2022
SOLV is a B2B e-commerce marketplace based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, focused on serving micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Founded in 2019, the platform facilitates commerce by allowing verified buyers and sellers to discover and connect with each other in a secure environment. SOLV enhances access to finance and business services, offering on-demand working capital, term loans, and a range of business services. The company aims to digitize India's physical B2B supply chains through an AI and machine learning-powered platform, which includes a robust fulfillment infrastructure. Additionally, SOLV features a proprietary trust score, known as the SOLV Score, which helps MSMEs establish online credibility and informs credit decisions. The platform provides a diverse selection of products across various categories, including grocery, apparel, consumer electronics, and more, directly connecting factories with retailers to streamline selection, pricing, distribution, and credit processes.

Chhotastock

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Chhotastock is an Investment Platform that aims to democratize stock trading and retail investing.

Silent Eight

Series B in 2022
Silent Eight Pte. Ltd., established in 2013 and headquartered in Singapore, is a technology company specializing in financial crime prevention. It offers an AI-driven platform that enables banks and financial institutions to combat money laundering and terrorism financing. The platform uses machine learning and natural language processing to search and extract relevant information from enterprise systems, streamlining alert processing, enhancing due diligence, and facilitating real-time transaction screening. Silent Eight has global hubs in New York, London, and Warsaw, serving over 150 markets worldwide.

Thought Machine

Series C in 2021
Thought Machine is a fintech company focused on transforming core banking through cloud-native technology. The company addresses a significant challenge in the banking sector: the reliance on outdated IT infrastructure that hinders innovation and customer service. To tackle this issue, Thought Machine has developed Vault, a comprehensive retail banking platform built from the ground up using a cloud-native, microservice API architecture. Vault can be easily configured to meet the specific needs of various banks, allowing them to enhance their product offerings, user experience, operating models, and data analysis capabilities. With a strong emphasis on engineering excellence, Thought Machine aims to drive a substantial shift in the banking industry by enabling financial institutions to adopt modern systems and deliver improved technology to their customers.

Bukalapak

Venture Round in 2021
Bukalapak is an Indonesian e-commerce platform founded in 2010 and headquartered in Jakarta Raya. It offers a diverse range of consumer products, including electronics, cosmetics, and apparel, through its online shopping portal. The platform is designed to facilitate easy returns and provides flexible payment options such as cash on delivery, credit or debit card transactions, and net banking. Bukalapak aims to enhance the shopping experience for consumers by enabling them to easily find and purchase a wide variety of commercial and personal products.

LVL

Series A in 2021
LVL operates a digital wellbeing platform that supports individuals in enhancing their health and happiness, regardless of their current wellbeing status or work environment. The platform offers users access to a comprehensive library of live and on-demand holistic well-being video content, empowering them to manage their well-being effectively. Additionally, LVL provides organizations with tools to implement challenges and rewards programs, fostering employee engagement and promoting a positive workplace culture. By prioritizing the well-being of employees, LVL aims to create healthier and more productive work environments.

vArmour

Venture Round in 2021
vArmour Networks, Inc., established in 2011, specializes in software-defined security solutions for virtualized data centers. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, with offices in Calgary, Canada, and the UK, the company provides network-based security enforcement for cloud computing environments and a multi-cloud security architecture. vArmour's solutions separate the security control plane from the enforcement plane, offering vendor-agnostic security for hybrid cloud infrastructure. They cater to service providers, enterprises, and government cloud operators, with a strategic partnership with Tufin.

OpenFin

Venture Round in 2020
OpenFin Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing runtime solutions for financial desktops, facilitating the development and deployment of web applications in the financial services sector. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in London, OpenFin enables applications to operate outside the browser, allowing for enhanced features such as real-time notifications, secure communications, and interoperability among various applications. Its platform is designed to meet the stringent security and compliance requirements of financial institutions, streamlining the app distribution process and eliminating costly packaging and deployment cycles. By offering a user experience akin to mobile operating systems, OpenFin enhances the functionality and efficiency of financial applications, ultimately supporting the needs of banks and financial services across the United States and Europe.

SOLV

Venture Round in 2020
SOLV is a B2B e-commerce marketplace based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, focused on serving micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Founded in 2019, the platform facilitates commerce by allowing verified buyers and sellers to discover and connect with each other in a secure environment. SOLV enhances access to finance and business services, offering on-demand working capital, term loans, and a range of business services. The company aims to digitize India's physical B2B supply chains through an AI and machine learning-powered platform, which includes a robust fulfillment infrastructure. Additionally, SOLV features a proprietary trust score, known as the SOLV Score, which helps MSMEs establish online credibility and informs credit decisions. The platform provides a diverse selection of products across various categories, including grocery, apparel, consumer electronics, and more, directly connecting factories with retailers to streamline selection, pricing, distribution, and credit processes.

Silent Eight

Series B in 2020
Silent Eight Pte. Ltd., established in 2013 and headquartered in Singapore, is a technology company specializing in financial crime prevention. It offers an AI-driven platform that enables banks and financial institutions to combat money laundering and terrorism financing. The platform uses machine learning and natural language processing to search and extract relevant information from enterprise systems, streamlining alert processing, enhancing due diligence, and facilitating real-time transaction screening. Silent Eight has global hubs in New York, London, and Warsaw, serving over 150 markets worldwide.

Secret Double Octopus

Venture Round in 2020
Secret Double Octopus Ltd. is a cybersecurity company based in Tel-Aviv, Israel, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing network-level security solutions that enhance the protection of network traffic and provide scalable authentication methods for enterprises integrating cloud, mobile, and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. The company offers several innovative products, including Multi-Route Traffic Protection, which mitigates the risk of data-in-motion attacks, and Multi-Route Authentication, which ensures secure communication between mobile devices and critical servers while facilitating end-to-end secure pairing of IoT devices. Additionally, Secret Double Octopus provides a password-free Domain Authentication solution that enhances the security of active directory domains and improves user experience by eliminating the need for complex passwords and frequent updates. Through its robust password-less authentication platform, the company enables secure access to a variety of resources, including workstations, networks, and cloud applications, allowing businesses to maintain privacy and operational efficiency.

Silent Eight

Series A in 2019
Silent Eight Pte. Ltd., established in 2013 and headquartered in Singapore, is a technology company specializing in financial crime prevention. It offers an AI-driven platform that enables banks and financial institutions to combat money laundering and terrorism financing. The platform uses machine learning and natural language processing to search and extract relevant information from enterprise systems, streamlining alert processing, enhancing due diligence, and facilitating real-time transaction screening. Silent Eight has global hubs in New York, London, and Warsaw, serving over 150 markets worldwide.
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