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Investing Worldwide, Making Local Impact: Financial Institutions

Written by Ceciel Berden on 31 January 2024

What are financial institutions, and how do they positively impact the lives of many entrepreneurs in emerging markets? Get to know the financial institutions you can support!

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Celebrating Together: A Global Holiday Journey

funding gap emerging marketsInvestingWritten by Chiara Capodacqua on 20 December 2023

It's the season to celebrate, and and we invite you on a worldwide adventure exploring Christmas traditions. Explore how entrepreneurs you've supported commemorate the holiday in different corners of the world.

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Uplifting Rural Uzbekistan: The Role of Renesans Microfinance

funding gap emerging marketsInvestingWritten by Chiara Capodacqua on 6 December 2023

Did you know that MFIs play a key role in Uzbekistan? Thanks to Renesans, many entrepreneurs are improving their lifestyle and expanding their businesses through transformative solutions that overcome the obstacles posed by lack of access to banking services.

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3 Transformative Types of Microfinancing in Africa

funding gap emerging marketsInvestingWritten by Charity Nyawira on 22 November 2023

Embark on a compelling narrative journey into the realm of Microfinance in Africa, guided by our writer hailing from the heart of Kenya, Charity. In this article she unveils the vital significance of Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) within the continent's landscape.

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9 Top Trends Driving Solar Growth in Africa

funding gap emerging marketsInvestingWritten by Charity Nyawira on 4 August 2023

While Africa's current energy mix is currently dominated by fossil fuels at 79% and hydropower at 16%, energy company BP predicts that around 30% of Africa’s energy production will be from solar power by 2050. Here are 9 top trends that give hope for a bright solar future in Africa.

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FAQ Special - Late repayments and defaults

funding gap emerging marketsInvestingWritten by Lynn Hamerlinck on 21 December 2022

As a crowdfunder, you know: there are risks associated with my investments. But how much risk are we talking about? What can actually happen? And most importantly, what will Lendahand do to help me get my repayments back?

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10 changes due to the new ECSP license

funding gap emerging marketsInvestingWritten by Peter Stolze on 14 December 2022

Lendahand was the first Dutch crowdfunding platform to obtain the new European Crowdfunding Service Provider license from the AFM. Regarding the ECSP, there have been a few changes on our platform. Find them out here.

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How does a new project come on the platform?

funding gap emerging marketsInvestingWritten by Lynn Hamerlinck on 17 October 2022

One of the most frequently asked questions is how Lendahand selects new projects for our platform. What happens behind the scenes before a project is available for you to invest in? What does the due diligence process look like?

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