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The story behind The Spinning Hand Last summer, Kari Capone was ready to walk away. Her knitting business, The Spinning Hand, had been running on Etsy since 2007 — built slowly and carefully alongside a full-time career and a family. But summer sales were slow, revenue was barely breaking even, and she found herself asking the…

The story behind NCMPRBL When Houston-based small business owner Mario McCoy reached out to Accion Opportunity Fund (AOF) for business advising, his modern minimalist accessories brand, NCMPRBL, had survived both the pandemic and a personal health crisis. But survival wasn’t enough. Mario knew his business needed clearer positioning and strategic direction to support sustainable growth. NCMPRBL was built around quiet luxury…

The story behind Jain Family Foods When Nimisha Jain couldn’t find a quick, convenient meal option that was also flavorful, nourishing, and culturally authentic, she built what she couldn’t find. In 2020, she launched Jain Family Foods from her kitchen in Woodbridge, CT — Indian-inspired lentil cooking kits made with thoughtfully sourced ingredients and bold spices. What began as a single hand-packaged product…

We’re thrilled to announce that Ripple is contributing a catalytic $15 million to Accion Opportunity Fund! This contribution will expand affordable capital and advising for underserved small businesses nationwide and—supported by our digital lending and learning platforms—build sustainable, long-term pathways to economic opportunity across communities that need it most.

Accion Opportunity Fund (AOF), a leading non-profit small business lender, is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Ross-Ronchi as its new Chief Marketing, Product Strategy, and Communications Officer.

Highlighting Shared Experiences and Lessons Learned between Black Entrepreneurs in Ghana, Kenya, and United States

Platform aims to boost small business financial stability and loan readiness.

In response to the devastating wildfires that have ravaged Southern California, Accion Opportunity Fund (AOF) is proud to announce the launch of the Rebuild Southern California Small Business Relief Fund.

Gopi Billa, Principal at Deloitte Consulting LLP, and Karthik Venkataraman, Chief Operating Officer at Accion, join a diverse group of dedicated Board Members across sectors committed to advancing economic mobility for underserved small business owners.