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NeoVentures (Mashreq)

Mashreq Bank's corporate venture capital arm.

What
Strategic equity cheques; per-deal amount undisclosed.
Who
Growth-lean fintechs with bank-integration potential.
Cost
Equity — strategic minority stakes
Status
Active

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In detail

NeoVentures (Mashreq) is a corporate venture capital (banking) in the UAE. Mashreq Bank's corporate venture capital arm. Invests in fintech and co-creates digital and AI-driven solutions with the bank; portfolio includes NewBridge, NymCard, Touché and Cashew.

Amount
Strategic cheques · undisclosed per deal
Terms
Yes — strategic minority stakes
Eligibility
Growth-lean fintechs with bank-integration potential; co-creation partnerships
Sectors
FinTech, Trade Finance, Payments, AI Banking, WealthTech
Benefits
  • Mashreq regulatory & compliance rails
  • Instant bank distribution
  • Venture building studio
Status
Active

What the source says

“We invest in disruptive fintech, incubate ventures, and co-create digital and AI-driven solutions with the broader ecosystem.”

neoventures.vc · seen September 2026

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Sources

Primary source · neoventures.vc