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$1M–$10M (equity and debt investments in financial institutions)
Accion's Digital Transformation Fund ($152.5M, launched May 2024) invests in financial institutions serving micro, small, and medium enterprises across Africa, South/Southeast Asia, and Latin America. The fund backs digital transformation at established financial service providers — microfinance institutions, banks, and fintechs — to expand financial inclusion at scale. Accion also operates legacy microfinance equity funds in Africa.
Growth Capital
Equity and debt investments typically $1M–$10M to fund digital transformation and expansion
Technical Assistance
Business advisory and digital transformation support from Accion's 60+ years of financial inclusion expertise
Network Access
Connections to Accion's global network of financial institutions, development finance partners, and technology providers
Financial Management Training
Capacity building for management teams on governance, risk management, and operational efficiency
Digital Financial Services for MSMEs
Supporting financial institutions to develop and scale digital products serving micro, small, and medium enterprises
Microfinance Institution Modernization
Funding digital transformation at traditional MFIs to improve reach, efficiency, and client outcomes
Financial Inclusion Infrastructure
Investing in the systems and platforms that enable broader access to financial services for underserved populations
Established financial institutions (MFIs, banks, fintechs) with existing MSME client bases that need capital and technical support to digitize operations and expand reach. Strong governance, regulatory standing, and a clear digital transformation roadmap are essential.
Business advisory, digital transformation consulting, financial management training, and connections to Accion's global financial inclusion network.
This fund targets established financial institutions, NOT early-stage startups. Founders seeking seed/Series A should look at Accion Ventures instead. Review interest rates and covenants carefully for debt instruments.
Accion's investment team attends major African financial inclusion conferences (AfricArena, Africa Fintech Summit). Getting on their radar through industry events or DFI referrals (FMO, Proparco) is the most reliable path.
2024
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