Microlending
Microlender Aye Finance Secures INR 250 Cr in Series G Funding Led by ABC Impact
With the raised capital, Aye Finance aims to scale its operations and enhance its ability to deliver value to its target segment of microenterprises.
Leading Change by Design
Infographic: 5 Asian Countries Primed for Online Microlending Right Now
Our infograph, based on Robocash's study, outlines countries in South and Southeast Asia that offer the best prospects for online consumer microlending at the moment
Here's How Digital Lending Platforms are Changing the Ecosystem for MSMEs
Uncertainty and delay in loan disbursement, high processing fees, lock-in periods, preclosure charges make access to credit near impossible to many entrepreneurs. FinTech firms are disrupting the borrowing space
This Singaporean Fintech Startup Introduced Mobile-based Microlending to Mongolia
Access to capital is difficult in emerging markets, especially for people without a long financial history, says AND Global co-founder
The Role of the Alternative Lending Sector in India's Burgeoning MSME Landscape
The important role played by MSMEs in the economy was even acknowledged in this year's Union Budget, which pressed upon additional credit support to this undercapitalised sector.
Microloan Startup Brings Banking to the 'Unbanked'
Progreso Financiero combines technology with a culture of financial responsibility to do social good.
A Mobile Game That Enables Real-World Microlending
Seeds, a free mobile game, lets players build a virtual civilization while microfinancing women entrepreneurs in Kenya.
Anonymous Investors Offer a Lending Alternative
On peer-to-peer lending website Prosper, anonymous users raise money from anonymous investors, Kickstarter-style.
How Dermalogica Is Giving Women Entrepreneurs a Boost
To alleviate many of the problems in the world, Dermalogica founder Jane Wurwand boldly suggests giving women entrepreneurs a hand up.
Cherie Blair Launches Program for Emerging Entrepreneurs
The U.K.'s Cherie Blair aims to help the 'missing middles' -- female business owners in developing nations who need help in scaling their growing companies.
Clinton Kicks Off Micro-Lending Service for Hardest Hit Businesses
At this year's Clinton Global Initiative, micro-lending platform Kiva.org makes a new commitment to still-struggling small businesses.
Microfinance Hits Small Businesses Right Where It Helps
Here are three reasons why micro-borrowers do better than owners who've borrowed from a traditional bank.
Five Financing Trends for 2011
How your startup could benefit from these funding sources in the coming year.