Bid Network Foundation

bid network’s mission is to contribute to sustainable economic growth in emerging countries through entrepreneurship. small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) are the backbone of any economy. by creating jobs and income, they are crucial to the economic and social development of developing countries. they are also a powerful force against poverty. however, businesses face difficulties getting started or growing because they lack access to finance and knowledge. bid network aims to: 1. increase economic development in emerging markets 2. start and grow small and medium sized enterprises (smes) in emerging markets; 3. create jobs and income through these businesses; 4. mobilize private capital and know-how to businesses since 2007, bid network has contributed to almost 200 matches between entrepreneurs and investors for a value of over $ 22 million, and over 1,000 known smes managed to successfully start or expand, creating directly more than 6,000 recognized full-time jobs. o