Start or grow a business for good.

ALUMNI RESOURCE

Kiva Loan

ELIGIBILITY

Living in the US
You must be living in the United States
At least 18 years old
You must be at least 18 years old
Loan for business
You must use this loan for business purposes

0% interest loans for US small businesses

Kiva is a non-profit that expands access to capital for entrepreneurs around the world. More than 2.5 million people have raised over $1 billion on Kiva.

Kiva believes in character over credit and the power of community-based lending. Because of those beliefs, they provide funding opportunities for entrepreneurs where conventional lenders won’t.

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SEED SPOT's partnership with Kiva, you get access to:

  • Up to $15,000 at 0% interest
    • Yes, 0% interest – no catch. We're a non-profit aimed at expanding access to capital.
  • Free marketing and new customers
    • Market your product to Kiva's community of 1.6 million supportive lenders.

How to ACCESS THIS ALUMNI BENEFIT

  1. Fill out the alumni resource intake form.
  2. If you’re eligible, the Entrepreneur Support Manager will reach out with the affiliated page to sign up
  3. Apply for the Kiva Loan
  4. Prove your creditworthiness by inviting your friends
  5. Fundraise for 30 days on Kiva
  6. Repay your lenders within 36 months
ALUMNI RESOURCE INTAKE FORM