Accrue
Founded 2021 · 44 employees on LinkedIn · 14 known investors
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Accrue is a cross-border money app for sending and receiving money across Africa and the US, opening US bank accounts, making online payments via a virtual dollar card, saving, and investing. It targets consumers, with a focus on the Africa and US markets.
Founders & leadership
Accrue was founded in 2021 by Clinton Mbah.

Investors · 14
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Also in the syndicate · 1
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$1.6M disclosed across 1 round · 2025
- $1.6MSeed FundingJan 2025 · 2 sources
Lattice Fund (lead), Distributed Capital, Maven 11
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Accrue do?
- Accrue is a cross-border money app for sending and receiving money across Africa and the US, opening US bank accounts, making online payments via a virtual dollar card, saving, and investing. It targets consumers, with a focus on the Africa and US markets.
- Who founded Accrue?
- Accrue was founded by Clinton Mbah in 2021.
- Who are Accrue's investors?
- Accrue's investors include HoaQ, Lattice Capital, Lava Ventures Ltd., Maven 11, Distributed Capital Partners, Good Friends, Ground Up Ventures, Kraynos Capital and 5 more.
- How much funding has Accrue raised?
- Accrue has disclosed $1.6M raised across 1 round.











