Four Years of Building
Accrue turns four today. What started as an idea between co-founders Zino and Clinton has grown into a team of over thirty people committed to transforming how Africans move money across borders.
Gratitude to Our Founders
The journey has been marked by brilliance, genuine partnership, and the understanding that disagreements reflect shared commitment rather than personal conflict. Every debate, every late night, and every pivot has brought us closer to our mission.
The Hard Times
The early days were anything but easy. Incomplete fundraising rounds, depleted runway, salary cuts, and visa complications tested everyone's resolve. But these challenges cultivated a resilience that defines Accrue today.
The People Who Believed
We owe a debt of gratitude to those who believed when believing was hardest. From former employers who provided initial MVP funding to early employees who accepted reduced compensation to ensure the company's survival — every act of faith contributed to where we are today.
Looking Forward
Accrue's mission remains clear: expand cross-border financial services across Africa while reducing transactional friction. With a growing team and an expanding user base, the best is still ahead.
Thank You
To our users, our team, our investors, and everyone who has been part of this journey — thank you. Here is to many more years of making money work for Africans, wherever they are.