Accion Ventures, a global nonprofit focused on financial inclusion, has launched a new fund to invest in early-stage fintech startups that serve financially underserved individuals and small businesses worldwide. Backed by investors including FMO, Pr…  | By Enitan Ajebukola Ajewumi on September 8, 2025 | Accion Ventures, a global nonprofit focused on financial inclusion, has launched a new fund to invest in early-stage fintech startups that serve financially underserved individuals and small businesses worldwide. Backed by investors including FMO, Proparco, Ford Foundation, MetLife, and Mastercard, the fund will support innovators using technologies such as AI, satellite imagery, and embedded finance to deliver affordable financial services. Initial investments include startups in Nigeria, Kenya, Indonesia, and the U.S. Read also, Since 2012, Accion has invested in 76 companies across 39 countries, supporting SMEs with access to credit, insurance, and digital finance solutions. The new fund will further its mission to bridge the global financing gap for micro, small, and medium enterprises, helping them thrive in the digital economy. | | | |
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