Written by Lynn Hamerlinck on 2 July 2026
While you kept on investing via Lendahand, something beautiful happened worldwide: it brought more equal opportunities to the lives of thousands of people. Because yes, your money made a real difference in 2025 too. View our Impact Report 2025!
Niels started investing at fourteen, in the midst of the 2008 financial crisis, with €300 in savings. Today, he's the founder of Stockwatch.nl, a well-known Dutch investment platform. We spoke with him about his views on impact investing, how he thinks about risk, and why Lendahand holds a permanent place in his portfolio.
We tend to rely on labels to make sense of the world, and with investing it is often no different. At Lendahand, our impact labels show where your money goes and how capital translates into opportunities across different entrepreneurs, sectors, and regions.
Some people love numbers, while others care most about the story behind an investment. And most people? They’re somewhere in between. Find out your investor type taking this short quiz.
Together with colleagues Willianne and Charles, I traveled to Peru for a due diligence trip and meetings with potential new borrowers. Curious to read how it went?
Discover the world behind your investments. With the tips below, you can read, watch and listen to art from the countries where your investments make a difference.
Did you know the whole Lendahand platform is developed, managed and designed in house? Our development team today is run by two wonderful colleagues who build and maintain the entire platform used by thousands of investors. Let's have a look at how they keep everything running smoothly!
Trees has been investing through Lendahand for years: ‘It does good for the world as well as for my wallet. Social investing is a real win-win for me!’ Find out how her investments are making positive change in emerging markets and read more about her experience with Lendahand.
“We believe in the potential of our clients. If we can bring them closer to a stable future through financial support and guidance, then that’s what we’ll do,” says MiCrédito’s Director, Veronica Herrera.
Who makes sure the projects are impactful and trustworthy for you to invest in? That’s the work of our Investments Team. Our small team ensures every project meets our standards and are looking forward to sharing their way of working with you.
Inspired by entrepreneurs you invest in through Lendahand, we’ve listed a few ethical travel tips. Because how you travel can have a real and positive impact on the economy and the people behind it.
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