Investing with social return
Help entrepreneurs in developing countries grow their businesses by investing in their crowdfunding projects. Start with as little as €10 and earn up to 8% annual interest.
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For families in Kenyan villages, using biogas for cooking is a major improvement. Fortune Credit provides loans to buy biogas digesters, which turn animal waste into affordable, renewable energy. By investing in Fortune Credit, you enable 45 families to adopt this eco-friendly cooking method.
Financing that matters: the power of microfinancing
Mexican Carmen’s fingers weave tirelessly. With her loan, she bought the necessary ribbons to craft colorful baskets. The sale of these baskets is her family’s only source of income. Access to financing is crucial for entrepreneurs in developing countries. It not only boosts their earnings and contributes to stability and economic growth within their communities.
Curious about the impact that the Lendahand crowd is making together? Visit the Impact Report 2022, featuring compelling stories and key figures.
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Invest in projects that resonate with you
• Provide funding for small businesses
• Ensure sustainable growth
• Equal opportunities for all genders
Crowdfunding, we do it together
• Join over 16,000 impact investors
• Intensive business monitoring
• Transparent credit assessment
Make an impact, with return on investment
• Invest starting from €10
• Earn up to 8% annual interest
• Receive repayments every 6 months
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Dive into the stories
Travel Report: Lynn Visits Entrepreneurs in Tonga While Sailing
By Lynn Van Den Broeck on 30 January 2024
After arriving in Tonga by sailboat, Lynn joined SPBD Tonga for a day to meet some local entrepreneurs. She documented the stories of four women who received a micro-loan for their businesses.
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