Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Comera Financial Holdings, part of Abu Dhabi’s Royal Group, and SC Ventures, the innovation arm of Standard Chartered, have announced a new strategic partnership to support small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in the UAE. The collaboration was confirmed through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Abu Dhabi.
This partnership aims to develop new digital financial solutions that help SMEs grow, improve access to financing, and support the UAE’s long-term economic goals. Both companies share a common vision to encourage innovation, strengthen businesses, and support sustainable growth across different sectors.
As part of this collaboration, Comera Financial Holdings and SC Ventures will work together to design data-driven financial products for large companies that work closely with SME partners. These solutions will focus on supply chain finance, working capital support, and industry-specific financing options, helping businesses manage cash flow and operate more smoothly.
By combining Comera’s fintech platforms with SC Ventures’ experience in venture building and credit intelligence, the partnership aims to offer reliable and scalable financial tools that improve business strength and market competitiveness.
The two organisations will also explore long-term partnership opportunities, including joint investments, development of new financial models, and collaboration on selected business projects. This approach will help deliver modern and practical financial services across the UAE.
Akhtar Saeed Hashmi, Managing Director and Group CEO of Comera Financial Holdings, said:
“This partnership is an important step in building strong financial systems for the future. By working with SC Ventures, we want to bring digital finance solutions that support the growth of SMEs and large companies across the UAE.”
Alex Manson, CEO of SC Ventures, added:
“At SC Ventures, we focus on solving real business challenges. Partnering with Comera allows us to create digital financial tools that help SMEs grow, make better decisions, and succeed in an innovation-driven economy.”
Comera Financial Holdings and SC Ventures will continue reviewing new opportunities under this collaboration and plan to develop a long-term partnership. More updates will be shared as the project progresses.
About SC Ventures
SC Ventures builds and invests in innovative businesses in and beyond the banking sector. It helps organisations work together to create fintech solutions and shape the future of finance.
About Comera Financial Holdings
Comera Financial Holdings, part of Abu Dhabi’s Royal Group, is a fintech and financial services company. It provides solutions in payments, lending, supply chain finance, and digital financial systems for individuals, SMEs, and large companies in the UAE and beyond.
