Fund for early and growth-stage startups targeting blockchain, decentralised finance (DeFi) and digital assets.

SCB 10X, the corporate venturing unit of Thailand-based Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), has set up a $50m fund for early and growth-stage startups targeting blockchain, decentralised finance (DeFi) and digital assets.

SCB 10X’s recent deals include MyCloudFulfilment, insurance startup Sunday and Digital Asset. The CVC unit has also invested in international payments group Ripple and cryptocurrency lending platforms BlockFi and Alpha Finance.

Mukaya (Tai) Panich, pictured, chief venture and investment officer at SCB 10X, formerly known as Digital Ventures, said:…

James Mawson

James Mawson is founder and chief executive of Global Venturing.