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Since 2023, Standard Chartered has backed 2 African startups across 1 disclosed funding round totaling $10,000, most heavily in Fintech.
Standard Chartered PLC is a British multinational bank that provides wealth management, corporate and investment banking, and treasury services to clients worldwide. It is headquartered in London and operates across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East through a network of subsidiaries and branches. In Africa, Standard Chartered is active as a corporate and investment bank and as a provider of financial services that support private sector growth and entrepreneurship. Based on available funding data, the institution has participated in three funding rounds in Africa between June 2023 and September 2024, including two classified as Other and one as Debt Financing. These investments have supported companies in Ghana, Zambia, and Egypt, with sector exposure across e commerce and retail, energy and utilities, fintech, and health tech. Through these activities, Standard Chartered has backed ventures such as AppCyclers in Ghana, Mighty Finance in Zambia, and Chefaa in Egypt, which operate in areas like e waste recycling, SME lending, and digital access to pharmacy services. Co investment in some of these rounds has included partners such as Village Capital and Falak Investment Hub, reflecting collaborative engagement in the African innovation ecosystem.
Data updated · Jul 29, 2026
Standard Chartered has backed 2 African startups across 1 disclosed funding round tracked on Liners, totaling $10,000 since 2023.
Mostly Other: 1 of its 1 tracked rounds are at that stage.
Its tracked rounds lean toward Fintech (1), Health Tech (1).
Standard Chartered most often shares rounds with Village Capital (1 shared deal), Falak Investment Hub (1 shared deal).
Standard Chartered is a British multinational bank that offers wealth management, corporate and investment banking, and treasury services. It participates in corporate and investment activities, including providing capital and debt financing to companies in its core markets, which include Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
According to the available investment data, Standard Chartered has backed AppCyclers in Ghana, Mighty Finance in Zambia, and Chefaa in Egypt. These companies operate in e waste collection and recycling, fintech lending for individuals and SMEs, and digital pharmacy and health tech services respectively.
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