Social Entrepreneurs International

What Social Entrepreneurs International does

Social Entrepreneurs International (SE International) is a US-based nonprofit organization headquartered in Dulles that delivers entrepreneurship development, capacity building, and cultural-educational exchange programs to reduce social and economic challenges worldwide. Its principal beneficiaries are women, youth, NGOs, and public/private institutions, with operational partnerships spanning multiple African countries and the United States.

The organization's core "products" are programmatic rather than commercial. They include microfinance and small business loans (ranging from $1,000 community campaigns to $10,000 small business growth loans), an Academy for entrepreneurship education, the HOPE International Center for affordable housing, the Africa Health Institute and a Public Health program, the Youth Entrepreneur Farmers Program for agricultural entrepreneurship in Africa, the African Diaspora initiative, SE Tourism & Travels, a Market access program, Govt Programs support, and digital publications including the SE E-paper and SE Newsletter/Journal. The underlying technology is not disclosed; the public-facing digital infrastructure is a Wix-hosted website and standard social media accounts used primarily for community engagement and donor outreach.

SE International operates a donation-driven, community-led go-to-market model with no commercial pricing. Funding comes from voluntary contributions by individuals, supporters, and partners, channeled through its website, multi-platform social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok), email newsletter, blog/news content, and direct volunteer and donor appeals. The organization is privately held as a charitable nonprofit, with no venture capital, private equity, or public ownership indicated, and reports a headcount of 51–100 employees.

Name

Social Entrepreneurs International

Legal name

SE International

Website

https://se-international.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Social Entrepreneurs International is a US-based nonprofit delivering entrepreneurship development, microfinance, and capacity-building programs for NGOs, women, and youth across Africa and the United States, funded through donations and community partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Entrepreneurship Development & Capacity Building Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Social Entrepreneurship & Impact Business (EDAMAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Economic Growth, Livelihoods & Private Sector Development (BPADAEAE), Entrepreneurship & Small Business Workforce Programs (EDAAAOAM), Refugee & Migrant Integration Enterprises (Livelihoods, Services) (BPAGALAN)

Keywords

• Social entrepreneurship development
• Capacity building services
• Microfinance lending
• Women youth empowerment
• NGO institutional support

Headquarters

HQ city

Broadlands

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization operates primarily through donations from individuals, supporters, and partners who contribute to various programs supporting entrepreneurship development, capacity building, and social initiatives worldwide.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Social Entrepreneurs International is a nonprofit organization that delivers entrepreneurship development programs, capacity building for NGOs and public/private institutions, and cultural, educational, and technical exchange initiatives aimed at reducing social and economic challenges worldwide. Core offerings include microfinance/small business loans, the Academy entrepreneurship training program, SE Tourism & Travels, public health initiatives, affordable housing via the HOPE International Center, and community programs supporting women, youth, and smallholder farmers in Africa and the United States.

Product overview

Social Entrepreneurs International operates as a single unified non-profit organization offering multiple programs and initiatives rather than a product platform. The organization provides a portfolio of social entrepreneurship programs including capacity building for NGOs and institutions, microfinance/small business loans, educational programs (Academy), health initiatives (Public Health, Africa Health Institute), publications (SE E-paper, Newsletter/Journal), government program support, and community development initiatives like the HOPE International Center for affordable housing. The programs focus on reducing social and economic challenges through entrepreneurship development, with particular emphasis on youth, women, and agricultural development in Africa and the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HOPE International Center: International center initiative
• Africa Health Institute
• SE E-paper
• SE Tourism & Travels
• SE Newsletter/Journal

Products and services

• Small Business Loans (Microfinance Program)
• Academy (Entrepreneurship Training Program)
• SE Tourism & Travels

Quantifiable outcome

• Micro-loans as small as $1,000 enable community members to run natural reserves and support environmental conservation efforts
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Partner CountriescoreOthersSE International operates with established partnerships across multiple countries, particularly in Africa and the United States. Programs include rural farming modernization, affordable housing initiatives, youth entrepreneurship, and women's empowerment. The organization maintains dedicated centers including The HOPE International Center and Africa Health Institute.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Endeavor: Endeavor is a nonprofit that supports high-impact entrepreneurs worldwide, including in emerging markets, with programs combining mentorship, capital access, and ecosystem building. The entrepreneurship-development focus on scaling high-impact ventures directly mirrors SE International's mission.
• Acumen: Acumen is a nonprofit impact investor that deploys patient capital and leadership development to entrepreneurs tackling poverty in Africa and South Asia. Its blend of capacity building and small business support closely mirrors SE International's program mix across Africa.
• Root Capital: Root Capital is a nonprofit social impact investor that lends to agricultural SMEs in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. Comparable in mission, geography, and target beneficiary to SE International's agricultural and small business programming.
• Kiva: Kiva is a nonprofit microfinance platform enabling crowdfunded small loans to entrepreneurs globally, including in Africa. Its micro-loan model directly parallels SE International's documented $1,000-$10,000 loan deployments to small business owners.
• TechnoServe: TechnoServe is a nonprofit that promotes entrepreneurial solutions to poverty in the developing world, with major programs in agricultural entrepreneurship in Africa. Highly comparable to SE International's Youth Entrepreneur Farmers Program and small business support work in Africa.
• Ashoka: Ashoka is a global nonprofit that identifies and supports leading social entrepreneurs, including those focused on women and youth empowerment in developing regions. It is the most direct peer to SE International given the shared mission of advancing social entrepreneurship as a development mechanism.
• Echoing Green: Echoing Green invests in and supports emerging social entrepreneurs globally, with explicit focus on leadership development and capacity building for social impact leaders. The capacity-building orientation directly parallels SE International's NGO and institutional development programs.
• Grameen Foundation: Grameen Foundation is a nonprofit focused on microfinance and poverty alleviation, supporting small entrepreneurs in developing regions. The microfinance-to-the-poor orientation closely parallels SE International's lending programs targeting women and small business owners.
• Opportunity International: Opportunity International is a nonprofit microfinance organization providing small business loans, savings, and training to entrepreneurs in developing countries, with strong Africa presence. Comparable to SE International in target beneficiary profile and microfinance service model.

Broad incumbents

• BRAC: BRAC is one of the largest development nonprofits globally, with multi-sector programming across health, education, microfinance, and youth empowerment in Africa and Asia. Comparable to SE International in its multi-sector development approach and Africa presence, though operating at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/wix
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Wix
• Facebookfacebook.com/wix
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/socialentrepreneursinternational
• Instagraminstagram.com/wix
• TikToktiktok.com/@wix

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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