Written by Arno Hoogenhuizen on 8 January 2025
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.
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.
CEO Arno Hoogenhuizen briefly introduces himself and answers the question of what the leadership change means for Lendahand and especially for you as an investor.
CEO Koen The thinks it’s time to step down and pass the torch to others now that Lendahand is an established social enterprise.
After ten years, co-founder and CEO Koen The thinks it is time for new leadership at Lendahand and makes way for Arno Hoogenhuizen.
What does transitioning from a license as an investment firm (MiFID) to the ECSP license mean? Find all the information here.
Join us in a Q&A with colleague Arno Hoogenhuizen to learn everything about the new Auto-Invest feature.
New partnership generates more capital from individual investors for impactful entrepreneurs in emerging countries.
Imagine the serene islands of the South Pacific. Now, you wouldn’t immediately think of developing a business there, but local entrepreneurs do exist on the remote islands of Tonga and Samoa! Let’s discover how the Microfinance Institutions network of SPBD makes opportunities bloom for local entrepreneurs.
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