Standard Chartered Ventures Targets $250M Digital Assets Fund With Middle East Investor: Bloomberg

Standard Chartered venture arm, SC Ventures, plans to raise $250 million for a fund dedicated to digital assets in the financial services sector, Bloomberg reported. The fund is expected to launch in 2026, with participation from investors in the Middle East. Operating member Gautam Jain revealed the plans during the Money 20/20 fintech event in Riyadh on Monday, signaling the firm’s intention to expand its role in the growing global fintech and digital assets ecosystem. According to Jain, the capital wi ...