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Grants, VC funds, accelerators, and competitions for African entrepreneurs.
Grants, VC funds, accelerators, and competitions for African entrepreneurs.
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$100-$10K
Kiva offers microloan funding to entrepreneurs through its borrowing platform, with applications currently open. Existing data lists a typical ticket size of $100–$10K, and loans are supported by individual lenders who can contribute starting from $25. The opportunity is relevant for entrepreneurs across Africa, including those working in areas such as climate, food, and clean energy.
Microloan funding
Entrepreneurs can apply for loans through Kiva; the page states 'Borrow Loans for entrepreneurs doing amazing things. Apply now.'
Crowdfunded support from lenders
People can 'Make a loan' and support individual borrowers; the page highlights that even '$25' can help fund borrowers.
Climate
The page highlights support for people threatened by climate change and features climate-related borrowers such as solar home systems.
Food
Multiple featured loans support food-related businesses such as food markets, fish selling, food stalls, and cooking items.
Clean Energy
A featured loan supports the purchase of a solar kit under 'Solar Home Systems' and 'Clean Energy'.
Crowdfunded microloans
Mentorship, network, sector expertise
Check current fund status and deployment activity
Apply through Kiva’s Borrow section using the 'Apply now' link. Based on the current loan examples, it helps to clearly explain the business purpose of the loan and how it supports sectors Kiva features on the page, such as food, climate-related livelihoods, or clean energy.
2005
Active Since
Yes
Deploying
Multiple portfolio companies