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Finding The Right Type Of Capital For Your Business
For most entrepreneurs, fundraising to build and scale the business is both a necessity and a pain-point. There might be many challenges in the process of accessing capital, but before you even go into that process, it’s important to identify and seek the right type of capital for your business needs.
Upaya and Acumen Invest In Haqdarshak To Reach Families In Extreme Poverty
We are pleased to announce Upaya’s latest investment in Haqdarshak Empowerment Solutions to connect Indian citizens with government schemes and services through its mobile and web platforms.
Creating Job Opportunities One Toilet At A Time
Each of Lootel’s restroom/café outlets in Indore employs six to nine jobholders, the majority of whom represent the bottom of the socioeconomic pyramid.
How Measuring Impact Looks Different During COVID-19
When India’s nationwide lockdown came into force on March 24th, 2020, the immediate and worst impact of this decision was felt by vulnerable populations such as migrant laborers and low-income citizens
Celebrating Handcrafted Products And The Artisans Behind Them
THOA was started in 2018 with the vision to support 10,000 artisans in 10 years, an ambitious but inspiring goal.
How Entrepreneurs Are Adapting To Address The Needs Of Their Community
COVID-19 has rapidly changed how businesses around the world operate, even putting a halt to some operations altogether. At Upaya, we’re proud to work with a community of innovative, tenacious entrepreneurs who are responding and adapting to the COVID-19 crisis in inspiring ways
Uplifting The Transgender Community Through Dignified Job Placement
Neelam set out on a mission to create opportunities for transgender individuals through job training and placement, as well as LGBTQIA+ sensitization programs for employers.
Reviving India’s Artisanal Shoemaking Industry
Shoegaro was founded by a team of dedicated entrepreneurs: Ankit Kumar, Gagan Mukhi, and Dr. Hifza Afaq. Their vision is simple – “make comfortable and affordable handcrafted shoes for every occasion accessible to every footwear consumer of India.”
In Their Own Words: How Jobs Are A Lifeline For The Poor
COVID-19 was a punch to the face that sent the world reeling. As we start to get our bearings again, a focused effort on preserving and creating jobs will help us deflect a second blow that is close behind in the wake of the pandemic – that of mass unemployment and a resurgence of poverty
Disconnected From Roads And Railways: Creating Livelihoods For Rural Artisans
Founded in 2019, KalaGhar works with groups of 60-65 artisans to source and market eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing home décor products. The team runs regular design workshops to build skill development and design innovation among the artisans.
This Startup Enables Tribal Women In Rajasthan To Earn More For Their Forest Fruits
Rajesh and his co-founder Pooja Dilip Bohra are developing a value chain for underutilized fruits through their company Jovaki Agro Food
Now More Than Ever
When the mammoth proportions of the global pandemic became clear, something else became clear to those of us who spend our days thinking about and fighting global poverty. It was clear that this crisis would not hit everyone equally.
Navigating Turbulent Waters: Upaya’s Three Wave Strategy
COVID-19 is perhaps the greatest test of our adaptability and resilience. We at Upaya have always prided ourselves on having a culture that touts these values, and the dire situation we are all facing now is an opportunity to truly live these values
Upaya Social Ventures Invests In Indian Confectionery Startup, GO DESi
Upaya Social Ventures is pleased to announce its latest investment in GO DESi, an Indian confectionery brand specializing in traditional handmade snacks sourced from rural micro-entrepreneurs.
Upaya's Response To Covid-19
The recent worldwide COVID-19 outbreak is a reminder that rare and unexpected emergencies have the potential to disrupt our professional and personal routines