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An update on our shortcomings
As some of you know, we publish our shortcomings on our website. In this blog post, we share with you how we've done tackling them so far.
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Our new projects detail page explained
Written by Lucas Weaver on 16 December 2021
As a part of a larger update to our website, we have updated the page where you view the specific details on individual projects. Here’s what you need to know:
How to revive women-led SMEs in Africa
ImpactWritten by Charity Nyawira on 1 December 2021Our Kenyan correspondent Charity shines a light on the challenges, opportunities, and trends that can get women-owned businesses back on their feet in 2022 and beyond.
Our Climate Commitment for COP26
COP26 is happening in Glasgow and it's time to put our money where our mouth is by sharing our progress and commitments publicly.
Mikro Kapital as a catalyst for the Moldovan Entrepreneurial Spirit
StoriesWritten by Lynn Hamerlinck on 5 November 2021Our investments team recently had the opportunity to visit the Mikro Kapital team in Moldova and meet entrepreneurs who benefited from their loans. You can read about their visit here.
Creze empowers SMEs in Mexico, and so can you
UpdatesWritten by Lynn Hamerlinck on 22 October 2021We’re excited to announce digital lending platform Creze as our newest investment opportunity.
Accial and Lendahand team up to create even more impact
UpdatesWritten by Lynn Hamerlinck on 27 September 2021Lendahand’s selection of co-financing partners is growing. We are excited to introduce you to our newest co-financing partner Accial Capital.
Mind the gap, Lendahand receives USAID grant of 1.2 million dollar to help close the gender gap
Women entrepreneurs are a driving force behind a healthy economy worldwide. But for that they have to be given the right opportunities. Lendahand is now going to (and able to) do something about that.
Reliable electrical power equals a stronger economy and better quality of life: Here's what Sollatek is doing about it
StoriesWritten by Charity Nyawira on 16 September 2021Lendahand got a chance to visit one of our portfolio companies, Sollatek Electronics Kenya, to find out how their products and services impact the community.
The Emergence of the Everyday Investor
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’.
The Pinch of Financial Exclusion
ImpactWritten by Lynn Hamerlinck on 18 August 2021This blog post briefly touches on what financial exclusion means and how financial inclusion can help entrepreneurship thrive.
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