Best VCs for Financial Inclusion

Co-founder

Lanka Blockchain Fund

Investing in blockchain and digital finance in Sri Lanka, focused on leveraging blockchain for economic development and financial infrastructure modernization.

CEO

UzCard Digital Ventures

Investing in digital finance and blockchain innovation in Uzbekistan through UzCard Digital Ventures, focused on modernizing Central Asian financial infrastructure.

CEO

Ard Financial Group (Web3)

Investing in blockchain and digital finance in Mongolia through Ard Financial Group, focused on bringing modern financial infrastructure to the Mongolian market.

Managing Director

Flat6Labs (Web3)

Supporting blockchain and Web3 startups in Egypt and North Africa through Flat6Labs, one of MENA's largest accelerators.

Partner

Flat6Labs Tunis (Web3)

Supporting blockchain and Web3 startups in Tunisia and North Africa through Flat6Labs Tunis. Focused on unlocking Web3 innovation in francophone Africa.

Co-founder & CEO

Buda.com Ventures

Pioneer of crypto exchange infrastructure in Latin America through Buda.com. Now investing in blockchain projects across the LATAM region.

Managing Director

Abidjan Digital Fund

Investing in blockchain and digital finance in West Africa through the Abidjan Digital Fund, focused on crypto solutions for francophone African markets.

Director, Ventures

Mercy Corps Ventures (Web3)

Investing in blockchain and digital finance for emerging markets development at Mercy Corps Ventures. Focused on crypto solutions for financial inclusion and humanitarian applications.

East Africa Lead

Norrsken Impact Fund

Investing in impact-driven blockchain and Web3 projects at Norrsken Impact Fund, focused on using technology to solve global challenges.

Managing Director

Pacific Blockchain Fund

Investing in blockchain projects across the Pacific Islands and Oceania region, focused on financial inclusion and digital infrastructure for island nations.

Founder

Phandeeyar (Web3)

Supporting blockchain and digital innovation in Myanmar through Phandeeyar, focused on using technology for social impact in a challenging environment.

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

ResilienceVC

Vikas Raj invests or supports investments through ResilienceVC's published strategy: Invest in technology and business models that improve financial resilience for underserved consumers and small busi

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

ResilienceVC

Tahira Dosani invests or supports investments through ResilienceVC's published strategy: Invest in technology and business models that improve financial resilience for underserved consumers and small

Venture Partner

Union Square Ventures (USV)

John's published investments apply a lawyer-investor lens to regulated markets where analog, repetitive infrastructure blocks access. His work favors portable financial identity, user-controlled crede

Partner

Shorooq Partners

Nathan uses tailored private credit to fill the financing gap left by conservative banks and to help technology companies reach their next growth milestone with less equity dilution. His underwriting

Associate

ResilienceVC

Bryson Hearne invests or supports investments through ResilienceVC's published strategy: Invest in technology and business models that improve financial resilience for underserved consumers and small

Associate

ResilienceVC

Maayan Teper invests or supports investments through ResilienceVC's published strategy: Invest in technology and business models that improve financial resilience for underserved consumers and small b

Group Head of Finance

Zubi Capital

Andrés Alonso is listed by Zubi Capital as Group Head of Finance. No narrower personal thesis is asserted beyond the firm's published strategy: Generate market-rate returns by financing companies with

Investment Analyst

Zubi Capital

Javier Barros de Lis is listed by Zubi Capital as Investment Analyst. No narrower personal thesis is asserted beyond the firm's published strategy: Generate market-rate returns by financing companies

Investment Analyst

Zubi Capital

Malak Metwally is listed by Zubi Capital as Investment Analyst. No narrower personal thesis is asserted beyond the firm's published strategy: Generate market-rate returns by financing companies with m

Head of Investor Relations & Business Development

Zubi Capital

Fernando Orteso is listed by Zubi Capital as Head of Investor Relations & Business Development. No narrower personal thesis is asserted beyond the firm's published strategy: Generate market-rate retur

Impact Director

Zubi Capital

Pedro Olazabal is listed by Zubi Capital as Impact Director. No narrower personal thesis is asserted beyond the firm's published strategy: Generate market-rate returns by financing companies with meas

Director of Communications & PR

Zubi Capital

Luz Martínez is listed by Zubi Capital as Director of Communications & PR. No narrower personal thesis is asserted beyond the firm's published strategy: Generate market-rate returns by financing compa

Chief People Officer

Zubi Capital

Alba Burillo is listed by Zubi Capital as Chief People Officer. No narrower personal thesis is asserted beyond the firm's published strategy: Generate market-rate returns by financing companies with m

Zubi Group Founder & Chairman

Zubi Capital

Iker Marcaide is listed by Zubi Capital as Zubi Group Founder & Chairman. No narrower personal thesis is asserted beyond the firm's published strategy: Generate market-rate returns by financing compan

Partner

Novastar Ventures

Brian Waswani Odhiambo invests or supports investments through Novastar Ventures's published strategy: Back African businesses that expand access to basic goods and services while advancing inclusive

Investment Associate

Novastar Ventures

Dieko Ojo invests or supports investments through Novastar Ventures's published strategy: Back African businesses that expand access to basic goods and services while advancing inclusive and environme

Director, Social & Environmental Value

Novastar Ventures

Dot Beck invests or supports investments through Novastar Ventures's published strategy: Back African businesses that expand access to basic goods and services while advancing inclusive and environmen

Operations

Novastar Ventures

Ebube Emodi is listed in a Operations capacity at Novastar Ventures. The official roster does not establish a personal investment mandate for this role; the firm's strategy is included only as organiz

Legal Counsel

Novastar Ventures

Nghi Tran is listed in a Legal Counsel capacity at Novastar Ventures. The official roster does not establish a personal investment mandate for this role; the firm's strategy is included only as organi

MLRO

Novastar Ventures

Rebecca Hume is listed in a MLRO capacity at Novastar Ventures. The official roster does not establish a personal investment mandate for this role; the firm's strategy is included only as organization

Partner

Novastar Ventures

Sapna Shah invests or supports investments through Novastar Ventures's published strategy: Back African businesses that expand access to basic goods and services while advancing inclusive and environm

Co-founder and Managing Partner

Novastar Ventures

Steve Beck invests or supports investments through Novastar Ventures's published strategy: Back African businesses that expand access to basic goods and services while advancing inclusive and environm

Investment Director

Novastar Ventures

Abel Boreto invests or supports investments through Novastar Ventures's published strategy: Back African businesses that expand access to basic goods and services while advancing inclusive and environ

Co-founder & Managing Partner

Novastar Ventures

Andrew Carruthers invests or supports investments through Novastar Ventures's published strategy: Back African businesses that expand access to basic goods and services while advancing inclusive and e

Investment Associate

Novastar Ventures

Dayo Oduleye invests or supports investments through Novastar Ventures's published strategy: Back African businesses that expand access to basic goods and services while advancing inclusive and enviro

Investment Director

Novastar Ventures

Dominic Michel invests or supports investments through Novastar Ventures's published strategy: Back African businesses that expand access to basic goods and services while advancing inclusive and envi

Director, Talent Development

Novastar Ventures

Joss Carruthers is listed in a Director, Talent Development capacity at Novastar Ventures. The official roster does not establish a personal investment mandate for this role; the firm's strategy is in

Associate Investment Director

Novastar Ventures

Mukami Wainaina invests or supports investments through Novastar Ventures's published strategy: Back African businesses that expand access to basic goods and services while advancing inclusive and env

Director, Strategic Investments and Partnerships

Novastar Ventures

Riki Yamauchi invests or supports investments through Novastar Ventures's published strategy: Back African businesses that expand access to basic goods and services while advancing inclusive and envir

Head of Communications & Marketing

Novastar Ventures

Sara Firouzyar is listed in a Head of Communications & Marketing capacity at Novastar Ventures. The official roster does not establish a personal investment mandate for this role; the firm's strategy

Operations and Projects Associate

Novastar Ventures

Trishaad Surty is listed in a Operations and Projects Associate capacity at Novastar Ventures. The official roster does not establish a personal investment mandate for this role; the firm's strategy i

Finance Director

Novastar Ventures

Winnie Zesiro is listed in a Finance Director capacity at Novastar Ventures. The official roster does not establish a personal investment mandate for this role; the firm's strategy is included only as

CEO - CIO

Zubi Capital

Jose Nistal is listed by Zubi Capital as CEO - CIO. No narrower personal thesis is asserted beyond the firm's published strategy: Generate market-rate returns by financing companies with measurable so

Investment Director

Zubi Capital

Marc Guasch is listed by Zubi Capital as Investment Director. No narrower personal thesis is asserted beyond the firm's published strategy: Generate market-rate returns by financing companies with mea

Investment Director

Zubi Capital

Carmen Pumariño is listed by Zubi Capital as Investment Director. No narrower personal thesis is asserted beyond the firm's published strategy: Generate market-rate returns by financing companies with

Investment Director

Zubi Capital

Jaivir Pall is listed by Zubi Capital as Investment Director. No narrower personal thesis is asserted beyond the firm's published strategy: Generate market-rate returns by financing companies with mea

Financial Controller

Zubi Capital

Luciano Godoy is listed by Zubi Capital as Financial Controller. No narrower personal thesis is asserted beyond the firm's published strategy: Generate market-rate returns by financing companies with

Investment Analyst

Zubi Capital

Johan Morales is listed by Zubi Capital as Investment Analyst. No narrower personal thesis is asserted beyond the firm's published strategy: Generate market-rate returns by financing companies with me

Advisor

ResilienceVC

Paul Tregidgo is listed in a Advisor capacity at ResilienceVC. The firm does not publish a person-specific investment thesis for this role; the profile therefore preserves the role distinction and use

Advisor

ResilienceVC

Tom Blaisdell is listed in a Advisor capacity at ResilienceVC. The firm does not publish a person-specific investment thesis for this role; the profile therefore preserves the role distinction and use

Founder

Caribbean Blockchain Fund

Pioneer of digital currency adoption in the Caribbean. Founded the first Bitcoin company in Barbados and advised the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank on their digital currency project.

Founding Partner

Africa Blockchain Fund

Africa Blockchain Fund invests in blockchain projects across Africa from Ghana. Focuses on financial inclusion and real-world blockchain applications for African markets.

Advisor

ResilienceVC

Jacob Haar is listed in a Advisor capacity at ResilienceVC. The firm does not publish a person-specific investment thesis for this role; the profile therefore preserves the role distinction and uses t

Investment Associate

Adaverse

Adaverse invests in blockchain projects building on Cardano across Africa. Focus on financial inclusion and real-world blockchain applications.

Analyst

SBI Ven Capital