Unlocking Capital in Latin America: Our Partnership with LUCHA
Our partnership with LUCHA is helping overlooked founders in Latin America access the capital, tools, and visibility they need to grow enterprises that put people and planet first.
How we work
We believe that economic opportunity is more than just a pay cheque. It is about hope, dignity, and stability. Across the world, young people are navigating economies that are stacked against them, whether due to high unemployment, undervalued informal work, or a lack of investment.
We focus on unlocking opportunities where they matter most. By reshaping financial systems, supporting small businesses, and strengthening value chains, we create new pathways to dignified work and sustainable livelihoods. Our focus is on innovative solutions that shift markets, ensuring economic opportunity reaches those who need it most.
We focus on unlocking opportunities where they matter most. By reshaping financial systems, supporting small businesses, and strengthening value chains, we create new pathways to dignified work and sustainable livelihoods. Our focus is on innovative solutions that shift markets, ensuring economic opportunity reaches those who need it most.
Innovative financing for MSMEs
Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of economies, fuelling job creation and innovation while strengthening local supply chains. Yet, too many of these businesses struggle to access the financing they need to grow. Traditional banks see them as too risky, while early-stage investors hesitate due to uncertain returns. This creates a "missing middle," where high-potential enterprises are left without the capital to scale and thrive.
We work to close this gap through blended finance models, patient capital, and tailored investment vehicles that meet businesses where they are. But funding alone is not enough. Our partners provide mentorship, market access, and strategic support to help businesses scale. By shifting the way finance flows, we are proving that investing in early-stage businesses is not just viable, but essential for building stronger, more inclusive economies.
We work to close this gap through blended finance models, patient capital, and tailored investment vehicles that meet businesses where they are. But funding alone is not enough. Our partners provide mentorship, market access, and strategic support to help businesses scale. By shifting the way finance flows, we are proving that investing in early-stage businesses is not just viable, but essential for building stronger, more inclusive economies.
Quality Livelihoods
Young people are ready to work, yet too many face unstable jobs, low wages or limited opportunities. Informal work is the heartbeat of urban economies, sustaining millions through roles like waste reclaimers, street vendors, mechanics and artisans. These jobs drive local economies, yet they often go unrecognised and unsupported.
We invest in programmes that help young people build secure and sustainable livelihoods. By strengthening the informal sector and expanding opportunities in growing industries such as across the green value chain, we create more pathways for young people to thrive.
We invest in programmes that help young people build secure and sustainable livelihoods. By strengthening the informal sector and expanding opportunities in growing industries such as across the green value chain, we create more pathways for young people to thrive.
Meet our partners
We partner with NGOs, social enterprises, grassroots leaders, global organisations, and businesses that lead the work, shape the agenda, and drive change where it matters most.
Savant
TechnoServe
Aliados de Impacto
UTEC ventures
Savant
Savant is commercially-focused technology incubator and venture fund. It provides bespoke business development support to highly skilled science and technology inventors during their start-up growth journey
TechnoServe
TechnoServe is a non-profit organisation delivering solutions to poverty. For the last 50 years, they have helped people in low-income communities around the world build better futures for themselves.
Aliados de Impacto
Aliados de Impacto (NAB Peru) promotes the development of the impact investment ecosystem in Peru, providing strategic guidance and facilitating opportunities between actors.
UTEC ventures
UTEC Ventures focuses on seed and pre-seed investments in FinTech, tourism, and travel industries, with a geographical focus on Peru.
"The circular economy is about more than just recycling. It’s about turning waste into opportunity. When young people step into this space, they gain stability, hope, and the chance to shape their own economic future. This isn’t just about sustainability. It’s about building futures."Marlon Parker, Co-founder of RLabs
Read our stories
Hear from our partners and explore their inspiring stories of leadership and collaboration that amplify youth voices and create opportunities.
TechnoServe and Anglo American Foundation Officially Launch the Empleos Verdes Project in Arequipa
The “Empleos Verdes Arequipa” project, led by TechnoServe with support from the Anglo American Foundation, aims to strengthen the city’s recycling value chain while creating quality green jobs for youth and women. Over 18 months, the initiative will work with recyclers, circular businesses, and local partners to boost recycling rates, raise citizen awareness, and generate more than 350 direct and indirect jobs across six districts in Arequipa.