Lendahand encourages you to invest in equal opportunities across emerging and developing countries.
Lendahand is committed to reducing global inequality of opportunity through fair loans. This approach empowers people in emerging and developing countries to take control of their future while fostering entrepreneurship and independence. Investors benefit from financial returns as well as the satisfaction of knowing their investment positively impacts the lives of others.
The vision behind our mission
In Western countries, we often start life with an advantage. A visit to a country near the equator quickly reveals that the cards are dealt differently there. The place where you are born strongly influences the quality of your life. This realization prompted us at Lendahand to take action.
Inequality of opportunity is a complex issue that affects many aspects of life: health, education, economic opportunities, gender equality, and even the environment you live in. We believe that providing a fair loan is the simplest and most effective way to reduce the global inequality of opportunities.
A loan is not patronizing; it gives people control over their own future. Since 2012, we have seen time and again that people know best how to use the borrowed money. Moreover, the obligation to repay encourages creativity, entrepreneurship, and independence.
This trust in people is paying off. Our investors receive not only a solid financial return but also the satisfaction of knowing their investment brings positive change to the lives of others. That is why we encourage you to invest in equal opportunities in emerging and developing countries.
Our core values
These core values guide everything that we do:
Our portfolio companies
All companies and entrepreneurs who receive financing through Lendahand must contribute to our mission. Therefore, our collaboration goes beyond the financial aspect. We work closely together with our portfolio companies and regularly have personal contact with the entrepreneurs. Furthermore, we monitor the social impact they make in their functional area. See which companies are part of our portfolio here.
Our partnerships
Lendahand is chasing big goals, and to achieve these, we partner with many different organizations and governments:
Last but not least, Lendahand is also a certified B Corp. B Corporations are companies who are certified - after a thorough assessment - for meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. Around 3,600 companies are already part of the B Corp community and we are proud to be part of this network together with great companies like Patagonia and Ben & Jerry’s.
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