The options of where to turn are only increasing as types of innovative finance from crowdfunding, peer-to-peer lending and venture capital, to angel investors and foundation funding continue to grow.
Development donors, too, are increasingly exploring how to put their money to work in supporting entrepreneurs — sometimes that offers a great opportunity to test an idea or explore scale and access to networks, but the financing often comes with strings attached.
It then prompts the question: When should social enterprises seek donor funding?
Devex: Donors and social entrepreneurs: An evolving partnership
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