Accion
Overview
ACCION International is a private, nonprofit organization with the mission of giving people the financial tools they need to work their way out of poverty. By providing “micro” loans, business training and other financial services to poor men and women who start their own businesses, ACCION helps people work their way up the economic ladder, with dignity and pride. Looking at companies from pre-revenue to those that have shown product-market fit
Investment Focus
- For-profit enterprises with new products or business models that expand the range of high-quality financial services for underserved populations
- Post-research and development stage with a full-time entrepreneur or team in place
- Ideally have a pilot or prototype in the market
- Focus on opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East and North Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and the U.S., but will invest globally if the team and idea are right
Portfolio Companies
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Unlock full contacts →Frequently asked questions about Accion
What sectors does Accion invest in?
Accion invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Accion is listed as a vc in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Accion invest at?
Accion backs companies at Seed and Early Stage, writing cheques of $100K - $500K.
Which regions does Accion invest in?
Accion invests across United States, China, India, Brazil, Mexico and Indonesia.
Who are the partners at Accion?
Team members listed for Accion include Maria Hermida (Chief Legal, Compliance and Risk Officer) and Chris Coxon (Chief Communications Officer).
What companies has Accion invested in?
Accion's portfolio includes Pula, Apollo Agriculture, PaidHR, LULA, Foyer, FinFra and Flowcart.
How do I contact Accion?
Accion's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
