Bamboo Capital Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 2007 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with additional offices in Colombia, Luxembourg, Kenya, and Singapore. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises across various sectors, including microfinance, fast-moving consumer goods, financial inclusion, healthcare, education, energy, agriculture, and sanitation. Bamboo Capital Partners aims to invest in companies globally, with equity investments ranging from $0.25 million to $9 million. The firm emphasizes both financial returns and positive social impact, leveraging its expertise to identify and support transformative businesses.
Accion is a global nonprofit organization founded in 1961 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on enhancing financial inclusion for underserved populations. The organization partners with financial service providers to deliver high-quality, affordable financial solutions that benefit individuals, small businesses, and communities. Accion's initiatives include providing advisory services, targeted coaching, and governance support for startups, particularly in the fintech sector. Through its investment initiative, Venture Lab, Accion invests in early-stage fintech startups that leverage innovative technologies and business models to improve access to financial services. Venture Lab offers both capital and strategic support, helping these startups scale their operations and enhance their impact. Accion's mission is to create a financially inclusive world by challenging industry norms and engaging with leaders and regulators to foster a more equitable financial landscape.