SC Ventures is a business unit of Standard Chartered that promotes innovation and invests in disruptive financial technology. It provides a platform and catalyst for the bank to explore alternative business models and invest in ventures. SC Ventures operates in dynamic and innovative economies in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, and leverages partnerships to build ecosystems of the future. The unit focuses on high conviction themes such as the online economy, sustainability, financial inclusion, SMEs and world trade, and digital assets.