Fundenuse
We welcome our new investee: Fundenuse. Fundenuse ranks among the top three best-performing financial institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean for social impact. Evelyn runs a small supermarket alongside a hardware and construction materials shop with her family in Terrabona, Nicaragua. The family business started with the purchase of a corn mill.
The project
In Terrabona, in central Nicaragua, Evelyn and her family run a growing family business consisting of a neighborhood grocery store and a shop that sells tools and construction materials. In 2020, they started their entrepreneurial journey by purchasing a corn mill with a loan from Fundenuse. With this mill, they earned their income by grinding corn into flour for people in their neighborhood.
Later, with the support of Fundenuse, they opened a small grocery store selling basic products such as rice, oil, and soap. Not long after, they started a second shop where they sell tools and construction materials. Their hard work has paid off: today Evelyn employs five people, three women and two men. In doing so, they create jobs in their community and contribute to the local economy.
Evelyn says: “We wanted to start a business, but we needed financing. Fundenuse gave us that opportunity. I am very grateful for the trust they placed in us.”
Fundenuse provides loans to small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly entrepreneurs active in agriculture and trade in Nicaragua. According to independent research by the research firm 60 Decibels, the organization ranks among the top three best-performing financial institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean for social impact. Entrepreneurs who receive a loan from Fundenuse report that the financing strengthens their financial position, gives them better control over their expenses, and helps them prepare for unexpected costs.
Fundenuse enables SME entrepreneurs like Evelyn to start and grow their businesses, contributing to job creation and economic activity in their communities.
Your investment
- Interest rate per year: 6.75%
- Maturity: 12 months. You will receive a repayment, including interest, each six months. This means you will receive 2 repayments in total.
- Currency: dollar. Please note that while you invest in euros, the loan is in dollars, which means there is a risk of currency fluctuations between the two. Visit our currency risk page for more information.
Fundenuse
Impact
Fundenuse ranks among the top three best-performing financial institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean for social impact, according to the Microfinance Index 2025 by research firm 60 Decibels. This independent ranking is based on interviews with thousands of microfinance clients and shows how financial institutions contribute to the lives of entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurs report that the financing helps them strengthen their financial position, gain better control over their expenses, and prepare for unexpected costs. In this way, Fundenuse contributes to the financial resilience of SME entrepreneurs in Nicaragua.
Impact at a glance:
- 66% of entrepreneurs say their ability to achieve a financial goal has significantly improved.
- 53% report that their ability to manage their finances has significantly improved.
- 43% say their savings have increased significantly.
- 100% of entrepreneurs report that they have been treated fairly.
These results align with a broader trend in Nicaragua. Clients of financial institutions often experience clear improvements in their financial situation. For example, 93% of clients report an improvement in their quality of life.
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