Globally, 1 in 10 people
(or 700 million) live on
less than $2 a day
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The fastest way to lift people
out of poverty is by
creating jobs -
Small businesses are the
biggest creators of new
jobs around the world
Our mission is to unleash the transformational power of small businesses by finding, building, and connecting local entrepreneurs with new customers & capital.
Explore our global impact:
Globally, Building Markets has brought visibility to 26,500 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), assisted them in winning $1.4 billion in new contracts, $21 million in capital, and helped create over 73,500 full-time equivalent jobs.
Building Markets’ Model
Our teams start by finding and verifying local companies, which includes in-person interviews where we collect hundreds of data points on each small business. This information allows us to bring businesses visibility, build their commercial capacity, and connect them with new opportunities.
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We help local entrepreneurs in our network win new business opportunities
Businesses
We equip small businesses with the visibility, training, and connections to grow and thrive.
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We help buyers diversify their supply chains, source responsibly, and create jobs
Buyers
Our unique and reliable supplier data fast-tracks buyer access to local markets and businesses.
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We help investors and banks achieve profit plus social impact
Investors & Lenders
Our innovative deal-sourcing methods assist investors and banks in identifying high-impact SMEs
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Donors and partners make our work possible - join our efforts to tackle global poverty
Donors & Partners
We work with partners and donors to create jobs and sustainable markets where they are needed most.
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