Comera Financial Holdings, part of Abu Dhabi’s Royal Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding with SC Ventures to explore joint initiatives aimed at strengthening support for small and medium-sized enterprises in the UAE. The collaboration reflects a shared focus on technology-led financial solutions that align with national economic priorities.
Under the agreement, both organisations will assess opportunities where their combined capabilities can support businesses with large SME ecosystems. Priority areas include supply chain finance, working capital management, and sector-specific funding structures. The partners plan to combine Comera’s fintech platforms with SC Ventures’ experience in venture building and credit intelligence.
The collaboration also covers wider partnership options. These include potential investment opportunities, joint development of new financial models, and closer coordination across selected business activities. The aim is to support sustainable growth and deliver financial solutions that can operate at scale.
Akhtar Saeed Hashmi, Managing Director & Group CEO of Comera Financial Holdings, stated:
“This collaboration marks an important step in our mission to build forward-looking financial infrastructure for the UAE. By working with SC Ventures, we aim to introduce innovative, digitally powered financing models that support the growth ambitions of SMEs and large corporates alike.”
Alex Manson, CEO of Standard Chartered Ventures, commented:
“At SC Ventures we build businesses that solve real problems. Partnering with Comera allows us to co-create digital infrastructure that gives SMEs the tools, insights and access they need to thrive in an innovation-led economy”.
Both organisations will continue to review the opportunities identified under the MoU with the aim of forming a long-term working relationship. Further announcements will follow as discussions progress.