LANDE

Crowdfunding platform for agricultural loans

Description

LANDE is an EU-regulated crowdfunding platform that connects farmers with individual and institutional investors. It addresses limited access to credit by enabling farmers to secure financing for inputs, equipment, or land using harvests and property as collateral. The platform publishes loan terms and project details online, allowing investors to choose opportunities by risk and return.

Technology

  • Cloud
  • Desktop/web-based application
  • E-payment

LANDE operates through a secure cloud-based web platform, enabling online registration, project submission, and loan agreement management. Integrated payment systems allow for direct fund transfers between investors and farmers. Loan opportunities, terms, and repayment updates are accessible to users via the web-based platform.

Target

  • Large size farms
  • Medium size farms
  • Smallholder farmers

LANDE serves farmers in Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, and Poland, with a strong focus on small and medium-sized farms that often lack access to traditional bank credit. It also engages retail and institutional investors seeking alternative opportunities in agriculture.

Business model

  • Fee for service

LANDE generates revenue by charging service fees to farmers on loans facilitated through the platform.

Impact

LANDE aims to increase access to affordable finance for small and medium-sized farms in Latvia, Lithuania, Romania and Poland through a digital crowdfunding platform. The initiative could improve rural livelihoods, support investment in agricultural production, and strengthen financial inclusion in rural areas. According to the company’s website, the platform has facilitated approximately EUR 39.8 million in funded loans across 1 592 projects, attracting nearly 8 800 investors.

Four Betters

  • Better life

Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 1: No poverty
  • SDG 2: Zero hunger
  • SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth
  • SDG 9: Industry, innovation, and infrastructure
  • SDG 13: Climate action
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