IDEX is an initiative of Gray Matters Capital Foundation (GMC) and Gray Ghost Ventures (GGV). GMC and GGV have are dedicated to providing market-based capital solutions to entrepreneurs who are addressing the needs of low-income communities in emerging markets. Depending upon the need and opportunity, we serve as a co-creator, catalytic donor or impact investor.

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As the microfinance sector has evolved, commercially viable operations have expanded, and the dominant flow of capital to microfinance has moved from donor to investor sources. Where once foundations and public institutions were primary funders, an increasing number of capital-hungry microfinance institutions has attracted a broad range of private investors.

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Microfinance education is a primary goal of Gray Matters Capital Foundation. Much has been accomplished in the graduate and post-graduate arena, and there are strong training and development opportunities for those already active in the sector. A significant education need is recognized in the area of the undergraduate population, however.

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Advancing the Education of Students in Social Entreprise and Venture Philanthropy

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