Company Profile

Company Overview

Named as one of the top ideas in 2006 by the New York Times Magazine and called "revolutionary" by the BBC, Kiva (www.kiva.org) is the world's online micro-lending marketplace for the working poor. Kiva lets internet users lend as little as $25 to specific developing world entrepreneurs — providing affordable capital to help them start or expand a small business. Since launching in October 2005, Kiva has been one of the fastest growing social benefit websites in history, with thousands of people lending millions of dollars to entrepreneurs in over 35 developing countries. Kiva is supported by major corporations and foundations and is governed by experienced internet and microfinance leaders. Based in San Francisco, Kiva is a 501(c) 3 non-profit internet start-up that has a rare opportunity for dramatic growth and profound impact.