Microlending

Finance

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

Technology

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

Entrepreneurs

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

News and Trends

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.

Money & Finance

Inside PayPal's Microlending Program

Microloans can mean mega profits.

Money & Finance

Microloan Startup Brings Banking to the 'Unbanked'

Progreso Financiero combines technology with a culture of financial responsibility to do social good.

Money & Finance

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.

Fundraising

Anonymous Investors Offer a Lending Alternative

On peer-to-peer lending website Prosper, anonymous users raise money from anonymous investors, Kickstarter-style.

Money & Finance

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.

Management

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.

Money & Finance

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.

Growing a Business

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.

Fundraising

Five Financing Trends for 2011

How your startup could benefit from these funding sources in the coming year.