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Pilot Launch | BlockBima: Reducing climate vulnerability through insurance-embedded MSME loans
Mercy Corps Ventures has partnered with BlockBima, Fortune Credit, Shamba Network, and RiskShield to launch a pilot in Kenya testing blockchain-powered parametric rainfall insurance embedded in microloans for MSMEs.
Why We Invested in PowerLabs | Reimagining energy transmission in Africa
Mercy Corps Ventures invested in PowerLabs to accelerate access to clean, reliable energy in Nigeria. By transforming businesses into local solar power hubs, they reduce dependence on costly diesel, expand affordable energy to communities, and strengthen resilience against climate shocks.
Why We Invested in Poás Bioenergy | Transforming the agricultural waste crisis into a circular and regenerative model
We invested in Poás Bioenergy to scale a circular model that turns agricultural waste into clean energy, biochar, and carbon credits. Their approach cuts emissions, supports smallholder farmers, and drives climate-positive value chains across Latin America.
Pilot Launch | HesabPay: Digital currency for last mile cash in rural Afghanistan
In Afghanistan, Mercy Corps Ventures partnered with HesabPay and the Community Driven Development Organization to pilot stablecoin-based digital cash transfers reaching rural households in remote areas. The initiative aims to make aid faster, safer, and more transparent while empowering local organizations to deliver scalable, locally led humanitarian assistance.
Mercy Corps Ventures Introduces ETH Staking Donations to Fuel Blockchain for Financial Inclusion
Mercy Corps Ventures has partnered with Lido Impact Staking to enable donors to support blockchain-based financial inclusion by staking Ethereum. This innovative model allows donors to allocate a portion of their staking rewards to the Crypto for Good Fund, which backs Web3 startups addressing financial inequality in emerging markets.
Why We Invested in Blooms | Unlocking smart capital to drive the next wave of Latin America’s fresh produce boom
MCV backed Blooms to help close Latin America’s $3B agricultural financing gap. By using AI-powered tools to unlock liquidity for exporters and smallholder farmers, they improve financial access, strengthen supply chains, and enable investment in climate resilience.