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Kiva

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Description

Kiva is an international non-profit organization that enables families to make small loans to entrepreneurs in developing countries.

Investor Profile

Kiva has made 12 investments, with 0 in the past 12 months and 42% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Debt Financing (83%)
  • Series A (8%)
  • Series B (8%)

Country Focus

  • Kenya (42%)
  • Ghana (8%)
  • Mexico (8%)
  • Guatemala (8%)
  • Argentina (8%)
  • Singapore (8%)
  • United States (8%)
  • Congo, Democratic Republic of (8%)

Industry Focus

  • Energy
  • Renewable Energy
  • Solar
  • Agriculture
  • Social Entrepreneurship
  • Greentech
  • Information Technology
  • Enterprise Software
  • Forestry
  • Industrial
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Kiva frequently co-invest with?

HR
Europe, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Baarn
Co-Investments: 1
Mulago Foundation
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Ceniarth
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Rabobank
Europe, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Utrecht
Co-Investments: 2
WP
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Co-Investments: 2
Novastar Ventures
Africa, Nairobi Area, Kenya, Nairobi
Co-Investments: 1
ImpactAssets
North America, Maryland, United States, Bethesda
Co-Investments: 1
Alphamundi
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 2
CG
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Co-Investments: 1
DEG
North America, Kansas, United States, Overland Park
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Kiva?

Ilara Health

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Ilara Health is a health technology company that connects private clinics with diagnostic devices and pharmaceuticals.

Electronic Health Record (EHR)Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical Device
Debt FinancingFeb 12, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,700,000
Nilus

Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina

Nilus lowers the cost of access to food & groceries for low-income people by organizing community group buying networks.

Food and BeverageFood DeliveryGroup BuyingInformation TechnologyRetail Technology
Debt FinancingSep 11, 2023
Altech Group

Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Congo, Democratic Republic of

Altech Group aims at expanding access to clean, renewable, and affordable energy both for poor-grid and off-grid households.

EnergyPower GridRenewable Energy
Debt FinancingApr 18, 2023
Amount Raised: $18,000,000
FINCA Guatemala

Guatemala City, Guatemala, Guatemala

FINCA Guatemala is to reduce poverty by offering individuals solutions that grow their wealth and enhance their quality of life.

Financial ServicesInsurancePayments
Debt FinancingOct 6, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,500,000
Deevabits Green Energy

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Deevabits Green Energy is a social enterprise company that distributes and finances green energy technologies to the rural communities.

EnergyGreenTechRenewable EnergySolar
Debt FinancingSep 28, 2022
Amount Raised: $200,000
Farmerline

Kumasi, Ashanti, Ghana

Farmerline is an AgriTech startup that provides information access, record-keeping services, and communication for farmers.

AgricultureAgTechFarmingSocial Entrepreneurship
Debt FinancingApr 25, 2022
Amount Raised: $6,500,000
Sistema.bio

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Sistema.bio is a hybrid reactor biodigester that transforms the manure of animals into biogas and a potent, natural fertilizer.

AgricultureBiomass EnergyEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingRenewable EnergySocial Entrepreneurship
Series BFeb 3, 2022
Amount Raised: $15,600,000
I2B

Portland, Oregon, United States

Building internet businesses using no-code technologies

AppsInformation TechnologyiOSSoftwareWeb AppsWeb Development
Debt FinancingApr 1, 2020
Deevabits Green Energy

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Deevabits Green Energy is a social enterprise company that distributes and finances green energy technologies to the rural communities.

EnergyGreenTechRenewable EnergySolar
Debt FinancingMar 6, 2020
Amount Raised: $38,000
Deevabits Green Energy

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Deevabits Green Energy is a social enterprise company that distributes and finances green energy technologies to the rural communities.

EnergyGreenTechRenewable EnergySolar
Debt FinancingOct 20, 2019
Amount Raised: $50,000