Written 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.
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.
Ever thought about making a positive impact in Central Asia? Despite the region's persistent challenges, it holds immense potential to address both economic and social hurdles.
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.
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?
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.
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?
The Netherlands was one of the earliest adopters of crowdfunding in all of Europe. With platforms ranging from startup equity crowdfunding to real estate debt investments, there is plenty to offer the potential Dutch crowdfunder.
Sustainable investing and crowdfunding are not generally two topics you hear about together. Both have become much more popular in the past decade for different reasons. But when you consider unique opportunities that come from the crossover of these two ideas, the opportunities for investors are exciting.
What does financial inclusion means for developed countries where most people have a bank account? As wealth management is transferring from boomers to zoomers, everyday investors become more relevant to the market. CEO Koen reflects on the move from ‘haute finance’ to ‘power to the crowd’.
In this series, Lendahand investor Marlous van Oorschot shares her experience with Gender Lens Investing. Read how she does it here.
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