Accion

Accion is a global nonprofit organization founded in 1961 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, dedicated to promoting financial inclusion. The organization works to provide underserved individuals and small businesses with access to essential financial tools that can enhance their lives and foster community growth. Accion engages with financial service providers to deliver affordable, high-quality solutions at scale, challenging industry norms and advocating for regulatory changes to support financial accessibility. Through its Venture Lab initiative, Accion invests in innovative fintech startups that utilize technology and new business models to improve the quality and reduce the cost of financial services for those traditionally excluded from the formal economy. The organization offers both financial investments and strategic support, including governance and operational assistance, to help these startups grow and succeed. Accion's commitment to enhancing financial health and capabilities aims to create a more inclusive financial landscape globally.

Njord Andrewes

Managing Partner, Accion Digital Transformation Fund

Paarul Dudeja

Investment Director - Asia

Sebastian Molina Gasman

Investor

Ashley Lewis

Director, Africa - Accion Venture Lab

Paolo Limcaoco

Principal, Accion Venture Lab

Amee Parbhoo

Managing Partner, Accion Venture Lab

Vikas Raj

Managing Director, Accion Venture Lab

Michael Schlein

President and CEO

Raliat Sunmonu

Vice President and Program Manager, MEA

Past deals in Loan Portfolio

R5

Seed Round in 2022
Grupo R5 Ltda operates R5, an online platform based in Bogotá, Colombia, that provides mortgage loans and insurance policies using assets such as cars and motorcycles as collateral. Founded in 2018, the company primarily serves low-income customers in cities including Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, and Bucaramanga. R5 enables users to refinance high-interest debt or invest in their businesses by offering a streamlined digital process for accessing funds. Additionally, the platform facilitates the purchase of compulsory vehicle insurance with affordable policies, allowing customers to leverage their vehicles as security for low-rate credit options.

CredRight

Venture Round in 2021
CredRight Private Limited operates a data-driven lending platform focused on providing credit to unserved and underserved micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India. Founded in 2016 and based in Hyderabad, the company leverages technology, particularly rotating savings and credit associations (ROSCAs) and chit funds, to build credit profiles for applicants. This allows users to access transparent and timely loans. The platform simplifies the application process, enabling users to register online, upload necessary documents, and apply for loans within minutes. Credit evaluation is conducted within 24 hours, and funds are typically disbursed to bank accounts within three days, all from the convenience of the applicant's home or office. CredRight aims to ease the challenges faced by small business owners in accessing capital and to transform the way small businesses are funded in India.

Lend Street Financial

Series A in 2018
Lend Street Financial, Inc. specializes in consumer lending solutions aimed at individuals facing financial difficulties. The company assists clients in refinancing existing debt and offers negotiation services with creditors to secure discounts on their debts. This enables customers to reduce their overall financial burden while working towards rebuilding their credit. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Lend Street serves various states, including Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas, among others. By establishing partnerships within the financial sector, the company is able to provide valuable support to those seeking to regain control of their financial lives.

CredRight

Seed Round in 2018
CredRight Private Limited operates a data-driven lending platform focused on providing credit to unserved and underserved micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India. Founded in 2016 and based in Hyderabad, the company leverages technology, particularly rotating savings and credit associations (ROSCAs) and chit funds, to build credit profiles for applicants. This allows users to access transparent and timely loans. The platform simplifies the application process, enabling users to register online, upload necessary documents, and apply for loans within minutes. Credit evaluation is conducted within 24 hours, and funds are typically disbursed to bank accounts within three days, all from the convenience of the applicant's home or office. CredRight aims to ease the challenges faced by small business owners in accessing capital and to transform the way small businesses are funded in India.

Lend Street Financial

Seed Round in 2015
Lend Street Financial, Inc. specializes in consumer lending solutions aimed at individuals facing financial difficulties. The company assists clients in refinancing existing debt and offers negotiation services with creditors to secure discounts on their debts. This enables customers to reduce their overall financial burden while working towards rebuilding their credit. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Lend Street serves various states, including Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas, among others. By establishing partnerships within the financial sector, the company is able to provide valuable support to those seeking to regain control of their financial lives.
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