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  • Inverting the PyramidA publication series by Intellecap, it analyzes the microfinance space in India and how to increase efficient allocation of capital to the MFIs.

  • “Congratulations on a very concise report. This is the most useful, consolidated report I have read on the Indian Microfinance sector in some time.”
    - Prashant Thakker, Global Business Head for Microfinance at Standard Chartered Bank (July 2010)

What’s New


  • Intellecap (Intellectual Capital Advisory Services Private Limited)announces the appointment of Mr. Krishan Sree Kumar to the post of CEO. View the press release here

  • Intellecap Releases the Third Edition of Inverting the Pyramid – This year’s report is titled Indian Microfinance- Coming of Age. The report attempts to answer questions such as Is Indian microfinance growing too fast? Is it a Bubble in the Making? Are Indian MFI valuations too high? It also debunks the myths currently surrounding the sector with thorough, on-the-ground research. A detailed analysis of the sector’s trends, demand and supply statistics, and financial performance using a ‘new classification’ unveils interesting insights on the future of microfinance in India. Get a preview of the report hereTo buy the report, click here

  • Calling all SMEs – Come understand the capital raising process. Learn with industry experts and investors on what it takes to raise funds and manage relationships with your investors.Register for Intellecap’s Capital Raising Workshop


  • Utkarsh, a member of the Microfinance Network Program by the Microfinance Development Group made its first loan disbursement of INR 4,74,000 in just 45 days from inception. More


  • Nigeria, February, 22 2010 – While Nigeria may be experiencing hiccups in several sectors, it is nonetheless believed that the country has so much potential in the microfinance market, as it accounts for 93.79 percent micro credit demand to the tune of $19.2 billion (N2.82 trillion), according to a research report by Intellecap. Read


Blog



  • Storytelling: Tall Tales on Online Platforms?
    Beyond Profit highlights exactly how transparent Kiva has become and compares it to a new social enterprise star working with a similar model, Vittana. Read


  • Killing Haiti with Kindness
    Beyond Profit Guest Blogger Jerryanne Heath is concerned that the overwhelming kindness of do-gooders may be contributing to the longer term detriment of Haiti. Read

Reading Room



  • Does Philanthropy Have a Place in Social Enterprise?
    “One of the holy wars of the social entrepreneurship movement is founded on whether both non-profits and for-profits can count as social enterprises, or whether only one really counts.” Read


  • Lighting the Way to Better Medical Services

    “The difference between life and death may sometimes come down to good lighting.”

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Paul Polak is a ruthless revolutionary, working to change the world through the creation of radically affordable game-changing technologies for the base of the pyramid. In this Beyond Profit On the Spot interview, Polak shares his perspective on microfinance, gives his thoughts on for-profit vs non-profit models, and tells us the latest game-changing designs he’s seen.