- What
- Equity from a $100M fund, early to growth stage.
- Who
- FinTech, banktech and enterprise-tech with strategic fit to Emirates NBD.
- Cost
- Equity — strategic stake
- Status
- Active
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In detail
Emirates NBD Innovation Fund is a corporate VC in the UAE. The $100M strategic CVC of Emirates NBD Group (Dubai, est. 2023). Invests early to growth stage in fintech, banktech and enterprise tech with strategic relevance to the Group — portfolio spans AI analytics, blockchain payments, digital asset custody and digital trade; several companies already integrated into bank operations.
- Amount
- $100M fund · early to growth stage
- Terms
- Yes — strategic equity
- Eligibility
- FinTech, banktech and enterprise tech with strategic fit to Emirates NBD
- Sectors
- FinTech, BankTech, Enterprise Tech, AI, Digital Assets
- Status
- Active
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Sources
Primary source · emiratesnbd.com/en/innovation/ventures