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Zidisha
FoundationYC W14Sterling, US · Founded 2009 · 1 employees · Nonprofit · 1 known investors
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Zidisha operates a direct person-to-person philanthropy platform that enables life-changing projects globally by connecting backers with entrepreneurs and project creators.
B2B MarketplacesFintechImpact & Social GoodMarketplacesMarketplaceCommunityCrowdfundingUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W14)
Zidisha was founded in 2009 by Julia Kurnia.
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Julia KurniaFounderJulia Kurnia co-founded Zidisha, a direct peer-to-peer lending platform connecting lenders and borrowers internationally, after spending four years managing U.S. government grants to small businesses in Africa and earlier co-founding an internet-based microfinance organization while a student.
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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
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- What does Zidisha do?
- Zidisha operates a direct person-to-person philanthropy platform that enables life-changing projects globally by connecting backers with entrepreneurs and project creators.
- Who founded Zidisha?
- Zidisha was founded by Julia Kurnia in 2009.
- Who are Zidisha's investors?
- Zidisha's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Zidisha headquartered?
- Zidisha is headquartered in Sterling, US.