Written by Chiara Capodacqua on 23 October 2023
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.
The Ecuadorian NGO Espoir has been providing microcredit loans across 6 different provinces of the country since 1992. They aim to fight poverty in Ecuador by offering microloans, business education, and health services to low-income microentrepreneurs.
The recent partnership between social impact companies Agents for Impact and Lendahand allows an expansion of our impact investment portfolio.
In Uzbekistan, microfinance institution Vodiy bridges the gap and provides much-needed financial support to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) with limited access to traditional banking services.
Microfinance institution Fortune Credit focuses on empowering Kenyans with financing to foster economic growth and promoting sustainability by offering clean cooking solutions to rural households.
Lendahand is proud to announce we have succeeded in renewing our certification as a B Corp company. B Corp companies stand for Doing Business for Good and prioritize people and the planet over economic profit.
Specializing in rural microfinance in Peru, Fondesurco has been providing financial services to underserved individuals who are excluded from the formal financial system since 1994. This way, Fondesurco strives to drive progress in Peru's economically more vulnerable areas through responsible and accessible financial solutions.
A special anniversary this year: Lendahand turns 10! On June 14, we welcomed no less than 150 crowd investors to the Arminius Church in Rotterdam to celebrate this milestone together. COO and co-founder Peter Stolze expertly guided us through a program that highlighted the entrepreneurs and companies you invest in.
Crowdfunding platforms Lendahand and Energise Africa and the Foundation for Clean Energy and Energy Inclusion for Africa (CEI Africa) today announced that they have entered into agreements for clean energy investing. Under the Framework Agreements, Lendahand and Energise Africa can access a credit facility of EUR 3 million each to co-finance qualified companies alongside European retail investors who invest via Lendahand’s and Energise Africa’s platforms.
In June 2022, Babyloan, the French solidarity lending platform, joined the ranks of Lendahand. At first glance, the concept may seem different, but the mission and the means used to achieve it are ultimately identical. In this article, we will highlight the common points between Babyloan and Lendahand, and explain why you should consider adopting the Lendahand platform to continue supporting high-impact projects that matter to you.
Lima Coffee is now available on Lendahand. The Peruvian association of coffee producers was established in 2016 with the aim of promoting sustainable, high-quality coffee and improving the quality of life for coffee farmers and their families.
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