LACBAN - Latin America and Caribbean Trade Association for Business Angels
Company: LACBAN - Latin America and Caribbean Trade Association for Business Angels
Description:The Latin America and Caribbean Trade Association for Business Angels, commonly referred to as LACBAN, serves as an international umbrella organization dedicated to facilitating access to financing for businesses at various stages of development, from startups to scaleups. This initiative is founded on the broader objective of fostering job creation and promoting social justice within the economies of Latin America and the Caribbean.
LACBAN is firmly committed to collaborating on a global scale to spur economic development by devising innovative financial instruments that cater to innovators, startups, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The organization operates with a clear set of four missions, which include: 1) easing access to smart finance for both entrepreneurs and angel investors; 2) advocating for gender equality; 3) enhancing financial inclusion; and 4) promoting digital inclusion.
To further its objectives, LACBAN actively engages at the G20 level, working closely with the World Business Angels Investment Forum, which is an affiliated partner of the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI). The GPFI is chaired by Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, reflecting the significance of LACBAN's mission within the broader context of global economic growth and development. Through its diverse initiatives and partnerships, LACBAN continues to position itself as a pivotal player in supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem throughout the region.