Accion Venture Lab
Overview
Accion Venture Lab is a leading early-stage investor in inclusive fintech, providing seed-first capital and strategic support to innovative startups that are meeting the financial needs of underserved people globally. Accion Venture Lab has invested in more than 65 early-stage startups that operate in over 30 countries worldwide with a record of social impact and financial returns. It is an investment strategy of Accion and is managed by Accion Impact Management.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Konfio | Oct 2017 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Aye Finance | Nov 2016 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Olyv | Mar 2020 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Agrim | Aug 2024 | Series B | Co-investor |
| AquaExchange | Jan 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
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Key People
Elisabeth Rhyne
Former Managing Director, Center For Financial Inclusion
Nataša Goronja
Managing Director, Center For Financial Inclusion
Victoria White
Managing Director, Accion Advisory
Nethra Bhat
Partner, Asia, Accion Impact Management
Shreyasee Basu
Associate Product Development Partner Engagement
Carlos Mario Reyes
Principal Manager Client Education NFP
Paolo Limcaoco
Principal, Accion Ventures
Gbenga Obisesan
Portfolio Manager
Ismail Gafar
Portfolio Manager
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Accion Venture Lab based?
Accion Venture Lab is headquartered in District of Columbia.
When was Accion Venture Lab founded?
Accion Venture Lab was founded in 2011.
How many portfolio companies does Accion Venture Lab have?
Accion Venture Lab has 40 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Accion Venture Lab's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Konfio, Aye Finance, Olyv, Agrim, AquaExchange.
What was Accion Venture Lab's most recent investment shown here?
Accion Venture Lab's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Agrim in 2024.
What sectors does Accion Venture Lab focus on?
Accion Venture Lab focuses on FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Accion Venture Lab focus on?
Accion Venture Lab typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Accion Venture Lab's AUM?
Accion Venture Lab's assets under management are estimated between $250.0M and $500.0M.