Underserved micro & small entrepreneurs often lack access to supply chain and marketplace solutions needed to grow. Accion Venture Lab is proud to invest in @TransBnk, a transaction banking platform with embedded finance & other services, alongside 8iVC. accion.org/news/transbnk-…

Can the gig economy be good? Rahil Rangwala Rahil Rangwala at Accion Venture Lab offers solutions to some of the gig economy’s pain points for #workers: “Companies should make the informal economy less grueling for the workers around the world who depend on it.” ssir.org/articles/entry…

Generative #AI advancements are being used to address financial inclusion challenges. See four opportunities for #GenAI to deepen the impact of inclusive fintech from Accion Venture Lab: accion.org/gen-ais-role-i…

.Accion is working to change access disparities by partnering with companies focused on bringing digital financial tools to underserved small businesses and individuals. See how Accion is driving digital transformation in Bolivia: bit.ly/4fuuchP

With access to credit from our partner Dvara KGFS, Shivaramu invested in his farming business by increasing the size of his herd, building a cattle shed, and preparing for the next harvest. See how Shivaramu and his family have found financial stability: accion.org/forging-a-foun…

Applications closing soon! Apply before September 6 to join us in Boston for the 2025 Harvard Business School-Accion Program on Strategic Leadership in Inclusive Finance. Learn more here: accion.org/join-us/harvar…

"The global labor force is growing, and this opens up exciting opportunities...but looking at how things have gone, it’s natural to ask: Could we be doing a better job of protecting workers?" Accion Venture Lab's Rahil Rangwala on supporting gig workers in Stanford Social Innovation Review: ssir.org/articles/entry…

We're excited to be part of FINNOSUMMIT Mexico 2024 and connect with key players in the fintech ecosystem. Join us on September 25-26 in Mexico City, and use our code ACCIONFS20 for a 20% discount: bit.ly/finnosummit24 #FINNOSUMMIT Finnovista Accion Venture Lab

Kenya-based Sukhiba has raised a $1.6 million seed extension round from EQ2 Ventures, Accion Venture Lab, Quona Capital and other investors. hubs.li/Q02MJdwX0

“SUKHIBA's innovative platform can streamline many processes for small and medium enterprises as well as large manufacturers and distributors...all within the familiar interface of WhatsApp.” Amee Parbhoo on Accion Venture Lab's new investment in Sukhiba: techmoran.com/2024/08/27/ken…

The Fintech for Inclusion Global Summit returns next month! Hosted by Accion Venture Lab with Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, join founders, investors, regulators, and other leaders promoting responsible financial services in London on September 12. fintechforinclusionsummit.com

We're thrilled to welcome Sukhiba to our portfolio! Sukhiba 's conversational commerce platform leverages WhatsApp to help medium and large enterprises in emerging markets boost sales and retention. The team secured a $1.55M seed extension. Congrats! techpoint.africa/2024/08/27/ken…

This week, our Abhishek Agrawal and Debdoot Bannerjee took to the stage at the @GffFintechFest to discuss the need for innovation in digital financial services and fintech space to unlock the potential of millions of MSMEs globally and drive their inclusion in the formal economy.

At this year’s @GffFintechFest, our Debdoot Bannerjee led an industry roundtable in collaboration with @Sahamati to discuss how the Account Aggregator framework can use alternative data to better meet the credit needs of the financially underserved segments. #GFF #GFF24

Last call! Applications for the 2025 Harvard Business School-Accion Program on Strategic Leadership in Inclusive Finance close on September 6. Apply today: accion.org/join-us/harvar…

In Africa's rapidly evolving B2B commerce landscape, businesses are turning to digital tools to drive growth. Sukhiba's conversational commerce platform leverages WhatsApp to help businesses boost sales & more. Jasiel Martin-Odoom on why Accion Venture Lab invested: accion.org/sukhiba-aims-t…

Our Jasiel Martin-Odoom shares why we invested in Sukhiba, an AI-powered platform using WhatsApp to enhance inventory access + streamline operations for SMEs, manufacturers & brands in #Africa. 🔗: accion.org/sukhiba-aims-t… We're excited to be on this journey with you, Sukhiba team!

Acompáñanos en el #Webinar: “El mercado de capitales como instrumento para cerrar la brecha de género: Bono Avanza Mujer, historia de éxito en Bolivia”, organizado por BancoSol y Accion Regístrate: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

S&P Global Ratings CFA Institute CDP Mahindra Group World Bank Rolls-Royce Patrick Temple-West Grab ESSEC Business School Christian Davies What barriers still hinder impact investment in Asia? Hear from experts from @accion, Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS), and IFC at #FTMoralMoney.

Now Hiring! Do you have strong #research experience and a passion for driving #financialinclusion to improve the lives of people around the world? CFI is hiring a Research Specialist and a Research Director to join our team! Learn more and apply today: bit.ly/CFIrecruiting