About Us
About Bayou Microfund
Bayou Micro Fund, a non-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation that provides interest-free micro loans to Under-served, Un-bankable Entrepreneurs, was launched in 2014 in an effort to expand the presence of micro-lending opportunities in Houston, Texas.
We are a Kiva Trustee and manage the Kiva Houston Hub. We also collaborate with TiE Houston, a local entrepreneurial organization, to educate, fund, and incubate micro-entrepreneurs. The seed of the idea for Bayou Microfund came from a talk that founder Prasad Menon made at a TiE event several years ago and stemmed from experiences earlier in his career. More here on Our Story.
Our micro-funding initiatives are achieved through a combination of Kiva micro-funding and Partner Bank loans in Houston. It is our hope that through continued partnerships, we will accelerate micro-lending and create a vibrant micro-finance community here in Houston.
MISSION
To incubate micro-entrepreneurs by providing interest-free loans and mentoring.
VISION
Energize the community to get connected with micro-entrepreneurs by supporting and lending, thus creating a virtuous circle of giving.
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Bayou Microfund was founded as a local nonprofit to facilitate loans and mentor budding entrepreneurs