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Accion Venture Lab

VC · Washington · United States

Address
1101 15th Street Northwest, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005, United States
Email
Website
Founded
1961
Ticket
$1-5 m

Stages

Series ASeedPre-seed

Investment region

Australia and othersAsiaAfricaMiddle EastEuropeSouth AmericaNorth America

Industries

InsurTechFintechFinancial ServicesEducation

Profile

Accion Venture Lab is a venture capital firm based in Washington, District of Columbia, founded in 1961. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in fintech and financial services, aiming to improve the lives of underserved populations by building innovative financial solutions. Accion Venture Lab is part of Accion, a global nonprofit committed to financial inclusion, and leverages its extensive network and expertise to support its portfolio companies. The firm invests in sectors such as fintech, insurtech, marketplaces, and education, with a typical check size of $1 million. Accion Venture Lab targets pre-seed to Series A stages and invests globally, with a focus on Africa, USA, Latin America, India, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Canada, and MENA regions. The firm manages funds like Accion Venture Lab Fund II, which closed in 2025. Notable investments include Annapurna Finance - financial services in India, and Lami - insurtech in Kenya. Accion Venture Lab partners with organizations like Ceniarth and the Ford Foundation to enhance its impact and reach.

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President, Accion Impact Management
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