UAE Emirates NBD invests in Blockchain enabled trade finance platform
UAE based Emirates NBD has inveted in Blockchain enabled Komgo, trade finance platform. As per the press release , the strategic equity investment was made by Emirates NBD’s Innovation Fund, the Bank’s corporate venture fund. The fund created in early 2023, aims to strengthen synergies from strategic partnerships by combining the Bank’s digital ambitions and regional expertise with the agility and technological innovations of fintech companies. Emirates NBD’s corporate venture capital arm will enable the Group to make investments in tech start-ups and companies that further support its digital strategy. The Innovation Fund’s mandate is to invest in a wide range of stages, from early to growth, depending on the strategic fit for the Group, with the aim of delivering strategic benefits and realising a long-term return from investments. Komgo’s solutions empower Treasury, Credit, and Trade Finance operations, streamlining communications and strengthening operational capacity