Lendahand Blog

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The recent partnership between social impact companies Agents for Impact and Lendahand allows an expansion of our impact investment portfolio.

UpdatesWritten by Lynn Hamerlinck on 22 August 2023

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.

UpdatesWritten by Lynn Hamerlinck on 14 August 2023

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.

InvestingWritten by Charity Nyawira on 4 August 2023

While Africa's current energy mix is currently dominated by fossil fuels at 79% and hydropower at 16%, energy company BP predicts that around 30% of Africa’s energy production will be from solar power by 2050. Here are 9 top trends that give hope for a bright solar future in Africa.

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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.

UpdatesWritten by Lynn Hamerlinck on 5 July 2023

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.

UpdatesWritten by Lynn Hamerlinck on 28 June 2023

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.

UpdatesWritten by Daniël van Maanen on 22 June 2023

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.

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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.

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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.