Giving all people the opportunity to rise.

We connect suppliers and buyers to build sustainable futures rooted in dignity.

“Growing global economic instability and inequality requires creatively re-thinking aid and development solutions and new approaches to funding. A quality job and steady income is the difference between a life of economic vulnerability and the conditions a family needs to thrive. By breaking down barriers between buyers and suppliers, Building Market’s unique approach is timely to address the needs of the future.”

- Radha Rajkotia, Building Markets’ CEO

The Problem

Around the world today 3.4 billion people are economically vulnerable and half are just one crisis away from falling into poverty. A quality job and steady income is the bridge that allows a family to move from surviving - to thriving.

Our Solution

Small business entrepreneurship offers dignity and a pathway to economic resilience for small business owners and their employees. We power small business growth in economically vulnerable communities by breaking down barriers between buyers and suppliers, creating quality jobs where they are needed the most. By building bridges to new markets, we help build economic resilience that will impact lives for generations.

How We Do It

Find

We develop market information on small businesses through in-depth surveys and trusted relationships with municipal government partners.

Build

We enhance the commercial and digital capacity of small businesses through training and advisory services, helping them compete in a global marketplace.