Accion Venture Lab is an early-stage venture capital investor, currently investing from its second LP-backed fund, in inclusive financial technology (fintech) globally. We believe that access to well-designed, affordable financial services enables growth and prosperity for small businesses and underserved consumer segments. We invest globally – Latin America, South & Southeast Asia, Africa, and the United States – in the most innovative models and technologies delivering quality financial services to the underserved. AVL provides fintech startups with smart capital, taking a hands-on approach through active governance and our unique Portfolio Engagement function, which provides targeted strategic and operational support to our portfolio companies in pursuit of achieving social impact and financial returns at scale.

1CC is focused on supporting early-stage entrepreneurs who are developing innovations that can improve the human, environmental and social health of the food system. Further background on our contrarian approach is available here: https://link.1cc.vc/stanford-guest-lecture