Lendahand
Dutch impact lending platform with loans to businesses in emerging markets
Summary table
| Company | Hands-on B.V. (trading as Lendahand) |
|---|---|
| Category | Crowdfunding Platforms |
| Headquarters | Netherlands (city not shown in extract), Netherlands |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Netherlands (EU) |
| Data Location | not stated on the pages we read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Impact loans, microfinance, credit scores, six interface languages, deposits and withdrawals |
| Pricing | not shown on the pages we read; investors may face additional costs such as taxes, per the terms |
| Best For | Investors who want impact lending, and issuers of impact projects |
| Replaces | Kickstarter, Indiegogo |
Our review
According to the terms, the crowdfunder is Hands-on B.V., a Dutch private company with chamber of commerce number 55711766 and VAT 851829260B01. The home page says the Authority for the Financial Markets regulates it.
Platform claims: EUR 232 million invested since 2013 and up to 9% annual interest on offers.
How a loan is shown
Each project lists interest, maturity and a credit score; one example was a USD microfinance loan at 6.00% over 24 months.
Money goes in and out via the investor's account on the platform.
Six interface languages
English, Dutch, German, Spanish, French and Italian are offered, and the terms say the English version controls.
If you came from Kickstarter
This is lending, not rewards. Returns depend on borrowers and are not guaranteed.
No fee table appeared on the pages we read.
Where it falls short
Credit risk applies, rewards are not offered, fees are not shown, funds go to non-European markets, and hosting is not stated.
Best suited to users of Lendahand
Impact investors in Europe and organisations raising loans. For rewards see Startnext.
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
- Dutch BV with chamber number
- AFM regulation claimed
- Six languages
- Credit score per project
- Clear terms
Cons
- Credit and currency risk
- No rewards crowdfunding
- Fees not shown
- City absent from extract
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Dutch BV with chamber of commerce number
- AFM regulation claimed
- Six languages
- Credit scores shown per project
- Transparent terms
Cons
- Credit and currency risk
- Not rewards crowdfunding
- Fees not shown
- City not shown in extract
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FAQ
Hands-on B.V., a Dutch private company trading as Lendahand.
The home page says the Authority Financial Markets regulates it.
No; it offers loans to businesses.