What do we do with our one precious drop? Dreilinden’s response to the funding crisis“I don’t think we will be affected,” our cooperation partner said. The very next week they had lost their job and their programme had been…3d ago3d ago
Why LGBTQIA Lens Investing in the Global South Needs Ecosystem Builders, Not Just CapitalI’m often asked why we don’t launch an impact investing fund with an LGBTQIA* lens. Given our work across the Global South and East — in…4d ago4d ago
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 26, 2024Aug 26, 2024
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 19, 2024Aug 19, 2024
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
