Written by Yvette Hogenelst on 27 May 2025
Summer is just around the corner. Maybe you’re dreaming of sunny beaches, mountain hikes, exploring nature, or simply soaking up some sun. But what if instead of spending your money just on yourself, you sent it out to truly make a difference? There's also a strong chance you'll also get your money back with interest.
Recently, I had the opportunity to travel to Kenya and Uganda with our CFO Daniel as a part of a due diligence trip. We visited U&I Microfinance Bank in Kenya and Flow, a new borrower on our platform, in Uganda.
When you invest via Lendahand, you help create equal opportunities around the world while earning an attractive financial return. But how exactly is that return calculated?
Trump’s new trade tariffs are shaking markets. What does that mean for your Lendahand investments? Here's a quick look at trade, the economy, and currency rates.
Providing clean, safe and sustainable energy in Sub-Saharan Africa with your investment
Dear impact investors, The new year has begun—a perfect time for reflection and looking ahead.
In December 2024, CEO Arno Hoogenhuizen unveiled our latest shortcomings. But how did we fare with our previous shortcomings? Find the third edition of our shortcomings, complete with an update, here.
Indonesian SME lending platform Validus is going places, and we’re excited to share their recent achievements with you.
The Dutch cabinet has decided to make significant cuts to the development aid budget. Each year, €2.4 billion less. This week it was announced that NGOs dedicated to development aid will have to manage with a budget of €0.4 billion instead of €1.4 billion.
Your investment in Carabus is more than just a debut for Lendahand. For the first time in the Netherlands, a partnership with Atradius DSB makes a direct investment in a sustainable energy project via crowdfunding possible, with a 100% guarantee.
Dirkjan Vis is an online entrepreneur who is passionate about what's happening in the investing world. He shares his experience as a crowd investor at Lendahand.
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