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Jia is building a decentralized network to connect $2tr of crypto liquidity with the $5tr credit gap faced by MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) in emerging markets, starting with the Philippines and Kenya. Small business owners can take out loans (via crypto liquidity) to use as upfront capital for their businesses. As borrowers pay back their loans on-time, they can earn $JIA tokens, which can be used to lower interest rates, staked for improved loan terms, and eventually, used as collateral.

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From Spuds to Success: Meet Micheal Wanhome, our Mashujaa Hero

Mashujaa Day is all about celebrating the everyday heroes of Kenya. It’s a day that salutes the spirit of resilience that resides within the hearts of the Kenyan people, and their courage to conquer challenges to create a brighter future.

October 26, 2023

Sari-Sari Stores: Community Retail Gems of the Philippines

At Jia, we’re all about empowering hardworking entrepreneurs around the world to realize their business ambitions. This mission has introduced us to countless communities of ambitious, savvy individuals; sari-sari stores in the Philippines especially embody this ‘negosyante’ (business-minded) ambition.

August 12, 2023

Jia drives small business growth in the Philippines with Sarisuki partnership

This article is part of a series spotlighting local partners providing valuable services in their communities, powered partly by Jia’s financing.

August 12, 2023

5 keys for crypto to unlock financial prosperity in emerging markets: Reflections from EthCC

The Ethereum Community Conference (EthCC) in Paris last month brought together thought leaders and innovators driving cryptocurrency toward mass adoption. Our intern John Böllhoff was in the middle of the action, gaining firsthand insights on the future of crypto in emerging markets. Here are his reflections on the conference as he wraps up his summer internship with us.

August 12, 2023

Jia Expands Credit Solution on Huma to Foster Growth in Emerging Markets

Addressing a $5 trillion global credit gap in emerging markets, Jia, which connects capital to small businesses in every corner of the world, scales up its credit solution on Huma, which builds infrastructure for real-world lending.

Tokenomics 101: How to build a thriving financial community using blockchain

At Jia, one of our main value propositions is creating a financial community where entrepreneurs participate as owners, not just customers. This commitment is based on our core belief that ownership enhances the behavior of small business entrepreneurs within a community, encouraging loyalty.

The Halo-Halo System: Creating a Unified Brand for a Global Financial Community

Welcome to our third edition of Behind The Brand, a weekly newsletter featuring leaders at startups and VCs to highlight their unique perspectives on design, brand, and marketing for founders, operators, and investors across the early stages. At Slope, our goal is to build category defining creative for exceptional companies, and we believe brand is applicable to everyone in different ways depending on your role, stage, or industry.

Jia Newsletter #1: Finance, Fairer and Faster

Thank you for tuning in. We are so excited to share what we’ve been up to and how you can partner with us to invest in productive small businesses and provide critical financial services across the world.

Jia launches partnership with Huma Finance to bring small businesses in emerging markets on chain

Today, Jia is thrilled to announce the official launch of our partnership with Huma Finance. Jia’s first on-chain credit pool, built on the Huma Protocol, is a massive first step towards connecting capital to people in need of financing across the world. 🌍 🌏 🌎