THRIVE
Growing the world’s potential… One business at a time.
We Are Here to Help You Grow.
We are the Thrive Foundation, a US-based, global not-for-profit corporation. Our passion is to bring long-term economic empowerment to economically distressed peoples by means of competitive market-based solutions, funding, advisors and business experts. We do this by providing funding or equity to individuals and businesses with strong potential for success.
Though Thrive will consider business projects of any size, we tend to focus on mid-sized businesses – the true engine of an economy. I am sorry, but we do not engage in microlending.
Thrive purposefully works where the need is greatest and where others do not operate – where it is hard to do business due to war, conflict, corruption, or lack of financial infrastructure.
Our Focus
While the Thrive Foundation considers diverse business proposals and business projects, we tend to favor projects in agriculture, manufacturing, service industries and health. Also, while the Foundation is willing to consider projects from many parts of the world, the Thrive Foundation has been most active in certain African nations, countries in the Middle East and the nation of India.
Our Projects
We are continuously seeking and reviewing new projects. We are launching a new project in Northern Iraq, details TBA soon.
Our Ethos
Even though the Thrive Foundation works in some of the most challenging places in the world, we want you to know that we are is committed to sustainability, ethics, and social responsibility. We along with our investors align both ethical and financial performance, keeping a close watch on the environmental and social impact as businesses are grown or created. We will not involve ourselves with issues or business that deal with abortion, adult entertainment, animal testing, contraceptives, controversial weapons, fur, gambling, genetic engineering, nuclear power, embryonic stem cells tampering, and tobacco. We would like to grow with businesses that are aligned with our values and work towards capacity building for the most vulnerable strata of society, helping them to become self-reliant and self-sufficient through comprehensive, livelihood partnerships.
Why Work with Us?
Funding
Unlike most non-profits, the Thrive Foundation has the ability to leverage considerable capital. Working with private funders and driving fundraising campaigns, we can fund business projects as small as $5,000 USD, to those which are much, much larger.
Experience
We bring over 50 years collective business, funding and development experience to your projects. We can help you with every aspect of your success, from your vision to your growth.
Networking
Our members work with some of the top business schools and largest companies in the world, and can leverage that network to help you grow and thrive as a business.
Meet Our Founders
How Does the Application Process Work?
We want to hear from you.
On an ongoing basis, Thrive selects and invests in existing businesses and business start-ups. Although we sometimes make loans, we prefer equity engagement with partner and businesses. We choose those that we invest in through a processes that goes like this:
First, if you have a business plan or a strong business idea, contact us using the form below. Fill out the form below, paying attention to the section in which you describe your business or business idea. We receive many proposals monthly, so makes your standout, emphasizing your planning or your vision. If you catch our attention, if you impress us, we will get back to you.
Second, if you hear back from us, we will send you a Google form with some detailed questions about you, your partners and your business. Once this paper work is complete, you will get a chance to speak with us face to face, discussing in detail how we can best invest in you and your business, helping them both to grow. Yes, there will be some legal documents to sort through, but by the time we are communicating face to face, we will help your each step of the way.
Ready to get started? Please fill out this short form. Note that all fields are required. If you have questions about us or are not sure what to do, please use the fill out the Contact Us form at the end of this page, and we will get back to you soon.
Proposal Submission Form
Reach Us
Address
The Thrive Foundation
200 East Broadway, Suite 212
Columbia. MO 65201
info@thrive2succeed.org