Organisation Mandate — what you fund and why
Funder type Select every category that applies — blended funders often sit in several.
Philanthropic / foundation Grants and catalytic first-loss capital, impact-first with no return expectation. Patient capital Long-tenor, below-market capital that accepts slower returns for cultural depth. Micro-loan via dedicated fund Purpose-tied small loans from a dedicated creative economy facility (e.g. Synapse Axis). Micro-loan via credit union Member-based lending with savings history and collateral alternatives. Prize / award grant Competitive awards judged on artistic merit and impact, disbursed as prizes. Commercial fund / lender Market-rate lending against contracts, receivables and trading history. Blended finance Combines grant, guarantee and loan tranches in one package. Angel investor Individual early-stage equity into founder-led creative enterprises. Equity investor Priced equity rounds with governance, reporting and cap-table requirements. Venture capital Scalable creative-tech, platform and IP businesses with growth trajectories. DFI / bank Institutional senior capital, warehouse lines and guarantees at scale. Impact investor Return-seeking capital measured against cultural and social outcomes.
Who you fund Regions
Caribbean Africa Latin America North America Europe Asia Pacific Global
Entity types
Festival / event Artist / creative practitioner Association, band or collective
Creative sub-sectors
Music & Live Performance Carnival & Masquerade Arts Film, TV & Screen Visual Arts & Craft Literature & Publishing Theatre & Dance Fashion & Design Culinary & Gastronomy Arts Digital & Interactive Media Heritage & Museums National All Sub-Sectors (multi-disciplinary) Ecosystem / Industry Facing
