The Journey Continues: Investing with an LGBTQIA* Lens in KenyaWe started investigating a potential investment initiative in Kenya in October 2022 when we met with LGBTQIA* entrepreneurs and civil…Aug 26Aug 26
Fueling Entrepreneurial Ecosystems for Underserved GroupsMany low- and medium-income countries boast thriving startup ecosystems, yet they often overlook the inclusion of underserved communities…Aug 19Aug 19
An Analysis of Our First Impact-Linked Loan to Drive DEIA little over twelve months ago, we launched Incluye, an SME loan product aimed at driving diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at…May 15, 2023May 15, 2023
An Investment Approach for Improving LGBTQIA* Communities’ Access to Labour MarketsLike anyone else, people in LGBTQIA* (1) communities have aspirations, drive, and plenty to contribute. Yet often their lived experience is…Jul 4, 2022Jul 4, 2022
Investing in LGBTQIA* Enterprises in Mexico ‒ First ImpressionsAfter months of discussions with our partners into launching a pilot programme in Mexico, we were faced with a new reality: Covid-19 had…Jan 25, 2021Jan 25, 2021
Making Gender Lens Investing More InclusiveThis article provides a glimpse into how we look at using the power that comes from holding capital to influence the investment managers…Jan 11, 2021Jan 11, 2021
From short-term help to deep dives into our funding strategy: Six months into our Covid-19 responseDreilinden aims to have a holistic impact by bringing together its grant-making and investment practices. This mission has led us to…Dec 14, 2020Dec 14, 2020
Virtual Coaching for LGBTQIA* Entrepreneurs in South Africa — Five Challenges and Five LessonsFollowing the Queer Pitch Days in South Africa in December 2019, we went on to launch our coaching programme. During the Pitch Days, we…Dec 7, 2020Dec 7, 2020
Philanthropy for a Rainy Day: Our Covid-19 ResponseIf there was ever a time to stand by existing commitments and to mobilise additional resources, that time is now. The rainy day has come…May 14, 2020May 14, 2020
Our Journey from Gender Lens to Queer Lens InvestingEver since we launched Dreilinden back in 2006, we have aspired to make an outsized impact on queer communities through our grant-making…Apr 21, 2020Apr 21, 2020
