Vikas Raj

Konfío is one of the 250 Top Fintechs in the world, according to CB Insights. We are the largest online lending platform for Small and Medium Businesses in Mexico. We help these companies to achieve economic growth through the access of credit solutions with a proprietary algorithm that combines data and technology to measure creditworthiness in a matter of minutes. In the age of digital data, cloud computing and artificial intelligence, we are moving far beyond lending, to create an array of services, tools and platforms that can help all types of businesses to understand and cease their growth opportunities and to accelerate their workforce so they can compete and respond to the ever changing economic landscapes. In Konfío, we believe every business man and woman possesses a super power that can help communities, cities and entire families to thrive and achieve a prosperous life. Our main mission is make them unstoppable so no matter how big the dream is they can achieve it.

StreetShares is a financial technology company powering community banks and credit unions with next-generation technology to serve the digital business lending needs of U.S small business owners. It features core-friendly integrations including: all-digital applications, automated scoring & decisioning, advanced portfolio analytics and data-driven sales and marketing tools for mission-driven community lenders. StreetShares, StreetShares.com, StreetShares Platform, Atlas and the StreetShares and Atlas logo are trademarks or service markets of StreetShares, Inc. These materials are not an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to purchase, any securities.

CreditMantri was created with the intent to change the way credit is delivered in India by leveraging the power of technology and the digital medium. CreditMantri aims to empower consumers to know their Credit potential and benefit from this knowledge. On the CreditMantri site, customers can access their Credit Scores, learn how they can improve their Credit health, resolve past issues, reduce current borrowing costs and in the process discover products best matched to their credit profile. The website provides the borrowers better control over their credit health by educating and hand-holding them to create or improve their credit scores and eventually discover relevant lender products. This approach enables lenders and borrowers to better understand each other by leveraging the power of data, resulting in efficient credit decision making. The services offered by CreditMantri to consumers with little credit history or negative credit history are unique and helps them build / re-build their credit history. Most importantly, in the process of doing this, CreditMantri matches these customers with the appropriate financial products/solutions based on their Credit standing. CreditMantri has emerged as the first in the market to offer a Free Credit Health Check Online – this includes getting the user his credit report and providing an analysis of the report online. CreditMantri aims to put consumers in the driver’s seat when they make a credit decisions. The diverse 50+ strong team with solid experience in financial services across the credit, collections and digital domains, have their energies focused on addressing the needs of lenders and borrowers of varying credit profiles and risk appetite.

The Catalyst Fund is an early-stage VC fund and venture builder investing for a climate-resilient future in Africa. We partner with founders building tech solutions for climate adaptation and resilience. Our thesis focuses on supporting mission-driven, local and women founders building solutions across several sectors critical for climate resilience: agritech and food systems, insurtech and climate fintech, cold chain, waste management, clean energy and water management.

Columbia Business School is at the very center of business, pioneering practice and educating leaders through access to dynamic, real-world practitioners.

Accion is a global nonprofit on a mission to create a fair and inclusive economy for the nearly two billion people who are failed by the global financial system. We develop and scale responsible digital financial solutions for small business owners, smallholder farmers, and women, so they can make informed decisions and improve their lives. Through targeted investment strategies, advisory solutions, and expert thought leadership, we work with local partners to develop and scale cheaper, more accessible, and customer-friendly financial solutions. Since 1961, Accion has helped build 285 financial service providers serving low-income clients in 77 countries, reaching 478 million people.

ResilienceVC is a seed stage embedded fintech fund investing in scalable startups that drive returns and resilience

Konfío is one of the 250 Top Fintechs in the world, according to CB Insights. We are the largest online lending platform for Small and Medium Businesses in Mexico. We help these companies to achieve economic growth through the access of credit solutions with a proprietary algorithm that combines data and technology to measure creditworthiness in a matter of minutes. In the age of digital data, cloud computing and artificial intelligence, we are moving far beyond lending, to create an array of services, tools and platforms that can help all types of businesses to understand and cease their growth opportunities and to accelerate their workforce so they can compete and respond to the ever changing economic landscapes. In Konfío, we believe every business man and woman possesses a super power that can help communities, cities and entire families to thrive and achieve a prosperous life. Our main mission is make them unstoppable so no matter how big the dream is they can achieve it.