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Yunus Social Business Balkans

Yunus Social Business Balkans supports social entrepreneurship initiatives in the Western Balkans, aiming to address social issues through impactful business solutions. Founded by Nobel Laureate Prof. Yunus and others, it has been active since 2012.

Founded
2012
Recorded stages
Pre Seed, Seed, Growth Equity
Recorded regions
Europe, Western Europe

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Overview

Yunus Social Business Balkans (YSB Balkans) is a nonprofit organization founded by Nobel Peace Laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus, Saskia Bruysten, Shkelzen Marku, and Alexis Rawlinson. Established in Albania in mid-2012, YSB Balkans has since expanded its operations to include other non-EU Western Balkan countries since 2015. The organization is dedicated to addressing social issues by supporting social entrepreneurship initiatives and startups that have the potential to create significant social impact. Through various programs and collaborations, YSB Balkans aims to foster an ecosystem that encourages innovative solutions to poverty and social challenges in the region.

Focus

YSB Balkans supports social and impact entrepreneurship in the Western Balkans through various services, including incubation and acceleration programs, investment readiness programs, coaching, and mentoring. The organization also facilitates access to financing for social and impact-oriented startups and works to develop an enabling entrepreneurship ecosystem in the region.

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