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Programa Usura Cero

Government fund

25 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Programa Usura Cero is a Nicaraguan state program offering affordable microcredit to women (18+) organized in solidarity groups, financing business start-up or improvement with low interest and free training. Its companion Programa Adelante extends credit to men and women, small producers, entrepreneurs and small rural or urban businesses across all economic activities, via individual or solidarity-group loans, to raise production, add value, and improve product quality and competitiveness. Loans range from C$10,000 up to C$100,000 with terms from 3 to 36 months, requiring business plans, adequate repayment capacity, technical support, and good production practices.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Instruments
Debt

Team · 25 people

from the firm's website
Berenice Espinal
Denisse Guerrero Baldizon
Deylin Teresa Rayo Guerrero
Evelyn Walkiria Hernández Bojorge
Juan Jose Zeledon Amador
Julia Maria Tercero Olivas
Karen Tatiana Lara González
Kenia Aracely Martinez Madriz
Liscis Lira Rodriguez
Maria Jose Weimar
Maria Luisa Gonzalez
Yamileth Mendoza Martínez

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What sectors does Programa Usura Cero focus on?
Programa Usura Cero focuses on AgTech, Fintech, Impact & Social Good.

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