With an easy-to-use interface, First Access helps micro and SME lenders digitize paper-based operations, collect rich data, monitor trends, and automate processes. The company's credit scoring experience allows for incremental change without disrupting day-to-day operations, and financial institutions can incorporate machine learning insights as they grow more sophisticated with data. First Access's mission is to turn data into financial opportunity by helping lenders worldwide digitize and automate access to credit with powerful, user-friendly technology. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, the company began as a small project in 2006 by a team of three students at the University of Tokyo who aimed to bring electricity to disadvantaged African children living in remote areas. Since then, First Access has delivered over 1,000 solar lanterns to children in African countries.