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The easiest credit software for digital transformation and innovation. Configurable, white-label mobile and web apps to reach any borrower, anywhere 🌍

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One of the best startup resource lists we’ve seen in a long time!
I asked, "What’s the best free tool for startups?" I received 200+ replies. Here are 10 free tools every startup must know:
"Chicago-based venture funds aim to bridge funding gaps for overlooked founders" - with mention of @CleveAveLLC, @ChicagoVentures, & @BenefitChicago #impinv #chicago bit.ly/3vgTEjH via @ImpactAlpha
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We asked the women CEOs in our Unreasonable community what advice they have for other women leading businesses — From owning your identity and voice when the odds are stacked against you to finding the right allies and support system, here's what they had to say:
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Yesterday was a wonderful conclusion to this year's African Diaspora Investment Symposium. In the coming days we will share more from the event, but in the meantime check out some pictures from the webinar.
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During #ADIS21, Nicole Van Der Tuin, CEO of First Access, asked Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Co-founder of Future Africa, to share some key lessons. He responded: Value is all the things that you don't see and seeing success of your peers inspires you to be just as successful.
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Looking forward to interviewing @iaboyeji, co-founder of @anafricanfuture, @andela + @flutterwave in the @AfricanDNetwork fireside chat on Feb 17. Register here bit.ly/adis21feb
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Digital payment systems have transformed Africa. One such system is a software platform by First Access that allows lenders to digitize loan origination. Nicole Van Der Tuin, CEO of First Access, will moderate #ADIS21 Feb fireside chat. Register @ bit.ly/adis21feb
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Register: Feb 17 - Innovation in Payments in Africa - mailchi.mp/70a518914eb5/adis…
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Introducing the full list of panelists and fireside chat speakers for #ADIS21 Innovation in Payments in Africa! Join us Wednesday, February 17 by registering at bit.ly/adis21feb #Africa #Investment #entrepreneurship
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Today Congress passed a massive $900 billion FY2021 Omnibus Appropriations and COVID-19 Relief Bill that includes historic funding for #CDFIs! Here's a rundown. #FinanceJustice #KeepCDFIsStrong ofn.org/articles/historic-fu…
Robert Villarreal: @CDC_Loans created a microloan resilience fund in the face of #COVID19, deploying responsible capital & business advising (5K+ hours of advising to small businesses #OFNconf #FinanceJustice
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Organizations working to close the racial wealth gap in the US through #CDFIs #FinanceJustice
Donna Gambrell shines light on two organizations working to close the #racialwealth gap through #CDFIs @OppFinance conference: Expanding Black Business Credit Consortium ebbcfund.org and African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs aaacdfi.org/home #FinanceJustice
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@DFIdotorg thanks for a great discussion on the webinar today! Anyone with followup questions on #digitaltransformation #alternativedata and #creditscoring is welcome to reach out to me or @firstaccess
Last week we launched the Unreasonable Collective - An innovative co-investment club democratizing access to investment opportunities in high growth, high impact technology ventures. Apply and join the waitlist here: unreasonablegroup.com/collec… Read more here: lifehealth.com/unreasonable-…
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Snag one of the remaining spots on tomorrow's webinar with @DFIdotorg on the promise and potential of alternative credit scoring for MSMEs: buff.ly/3peApEg
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Join us for Digital Frontiers Institute Nov 10 webinar on the impact of #alternativedata, #scoring, and #automation on #digitaltransformation and #credit around the world! Register: bit.ly/32LnmRp #financialinclusion #digitalcredit #digitalfinance
During #finclusionweek, join @digitallymaha, Malika Anand, @sitaramerchant @mu2a @muhzle as they discuss the impact of the pandemic on #fintech companies + users, and how ecosystem actors can help. financialinclusionweek.org/e… @CFI_Accion @OZE @PesaKit_AI @BFAGlobal
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Congratulations @GoodwellInvest
We are delighted to announce the official launch of our Belgian impact fund, Goodwell Impact Privak, for further investments in the inclusive economy in sub-Saharan Africa. Read more --> bit.ly/3d7pdUv #impinv #impactinvesting #investment #Africa #impact #ESG #PE #VC