Selected startups will receive equity-free grants of up to $100,000, alongside mentorship, impact measurement advisory, partnership opportunities, and brand exposure.
In a step forward for financial inclusion and climate resilience, Mercy Corps Ventures has unveiled the fourth round of its Crypto For Good Fund (C4G). Building on the success of previous iterations, the latest fund aims to harness blockchain and Web3 technologies to transform lives in underserved communities across the Global South.
Since the inception of the fund in 2022, the Crypto For Good initiative has screened over 1,000 applications, funded 15+ groundbreaking pilots, and impacted over 40,000 people.
With equity-free grants and tailored support, the program has cemented itself as a beacon for innovation and impact in emerging markets.
The driving mission of C4G IV is straightforward yet ambitious: to scale blockchain-enabled solutions that address pressing challenges such as financial exclusion and climate vulnerability.
Despite the strides made in financial technology, 1.4 billion adults globally remain unbanked, with women disproportionately affected.
Moreover, the looming threat of climate change jeopardizes the livelihoods of 3.3 billion individuals worldwide.
As emerging markets bear 75–80% of the associated costs, Mercy Corps Ventures is laser-focused on empowering communities to adapt and thrive through innovative Web3 solutions.
The Crypto For Good Fund IV sets its sights on the next wave of transformative projects. The fund invites builders and startups developing Web3 applications in key regions, including Africa, South and Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Priority themes for this round include:
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