Emirates NBD makes strategic investment in trade finance tech firm Komgo

Dubai-based banking group Emirates NBD has made a strategic investment in Komgo, a software firm catering to the trade finance industry, through its Innovation Fund.

Facts

  • The total investment amount remains undisclosed.
  • Komgo, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, offers solutions for treasury, credit, and trade finance teams, serving over 10,000 enterprise users worldwide.
  • Komgo has offices in Paris, Singapore, London, Toronto, and Houston, with a customer base of 200+ multinational corporations and banks.
  • Souleïma Baddi, CEO of Komgo, highlights Emirates NBD as the first Middle Eastern bank to hold a stake in the company, marking a significant milestone.
  • Ahmed Al Qassim, group head of wholesale banking at Emirates NBD, emphasizes their commitment to innovation in the fast-changing fintech landscape to shape the future of finance in the region.
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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