You're Not Doing This Alone
We’ve supported 39 entrepreneurs through Kiva—and every single one has been funded.
- ✓ Hands-on support
- ✓ Strategic guidance
- ✓ Community + capital
- 👉 You don't have to figure this out by yourself.

Flexible funding amounts to meet your needs

Access capital regardless of credit history

Pay back exactly what you borrow

Simple application process

Worldwide community support

Grow your network while raising capital

Learn proven strategies to successfully reach your funding goal.

Get guidance at every stage so you don't get stuck in the process.

Tap into our community of lenders and supporters.

We help you reach your goal faster with matching funds.

Ongoing support and check-ins throughout the entire process.

Complete a simple online application.

Invite friends, family, and community to lend.

Your loan goes public to millions of lenders worldwide.

Begin repayment one month after funding.

Understand the process and how to succeed. Watch our on-demand info session to learn everything about the Kiva loan process.

We'll help you decide if Kiva is right for you. Schedule a call with our team to discuss your specific situation.

Know someone who needs funding? Send them our way—we'll take it from there.

Lend as little as $25 and help bring a business to life.

Corporate and foundation partners can support our Managed Lending Fund.