Ecosystems
Funding
Microfinance & community lenders
Lenders that serve founders with little or no local credit history — one of the most common barriers for people new to a country.
Without a local credit history, many new arrivals find conventional business loans out of reach. Community lenders and microfinance institutions are designed for exactly that gap.
What to look for
- Loan sizes suited to early-stage businesses
- Flexible evidence of creditworthiness
- Advice and mentoring alongside the loan