Home - Building Markets

Building economies that work for all.

We build inclusive economies for small businesses so that all people have the opportunity to rise.

See the Evidence

Global inequality is driving long-term social and environmental costs to communities, but small businesses are powering change.

  • Over 70% of the world’s jobs are created by small business leaders.

  • They are often disconnected from or lack the resources to access wider markets.

  • Building Markets opens pathways for small businesses to create big impact.

How We Help All People Rise

Building Markets cultivates a vibrant network for small business owners, so they have opportunities to transform their lives and communities.

Learn More

Latest Reports

Read More

Latest News

Read More
SME Snapshot: Economic Outlook of SMEs in the Earthquake-Affected Region of Türkiye (2024)
Report

SME Snapshot: Economic Outlook of SMEs in the Earthquake-Affected Region of Türkiye (2024)

DOWNLOAD AR | EN | TR

Executive Summary: Business Survival Analysis of Syrian-Owned Enterprises in Türkiye (2023)
Report

Executive Summary: Business Survival Analysis of Syrian-Owned Enterprises in Türkiye (2023)

DOWNLOAD AR | EN | TR

The Impact of Social Cohesion Policies of Türkiye on the Economic Integration of Syrian Business Owners and Entrepreneurs in Türkiye (2023)
Report

The Impact of Social Cohesion Policies of Türkiye on the Economic Integration of Syrian Business Owners and Entrepreneurs in Türkiye (2023)

DOWNLOAD AR | EN | TR

Explore Our Global Impact

Building Markets has supported more than 28,360 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), assisted those businesses in winning $1.416 billion in business transactions, and has helped create over 74,877 full-time equivalent jobs.
Click each country to see our impact.

Colombia

The creation of our company profile on Building Markets Matchmaking Platform improved our business visibility in a professional and presentable way. We would highly recommend Building Markets training to businesses who want to learn about marketing their products or importing to and exporting from Jordan.

Elham Zeadat, Chairwoman, Bloom Dead Sea Gift Enterprise - Colombia
Myanmar

When I joined Building Markets' program, I realized that a lot was missing from my daily business operations. I’m so grateful that, through training, I learned how to achieve more in the short-term, as well as define and set business goals.

U Myat Thu, Owner of Shae Thot - Myanmar
X

Our impact in Myanmar.

  • 3,747

    Businesses
    Verified

  • 888

    Businesses
    Trained

  • $20,185,2953

    Contracts
    Facilitated

Haiti

It is directly due to Building Markets’ efforts that we secured our first contract. After that, we had the leverage we needed to attract other jobs — both from our original partner and other NGOs.

Sasha Blanchet, Director-General of General Maintenance - Haiti
X

Our impact in Haiti.

  • 3,966

    Businesses
    Verified

  • 1,023

    Businesses
    Trained

  • $28,763,865

    Contracts
    Facilitated

Jordan

The creation of our company profile on Building Markets Matchmaking Platform improved our business visibility in a professional and presentable way. We would highly recommend Building Markets training to businesses who want to learn about marketing their products or importing to and exporting from Jordan.

Elham Zeadat, Chairwoman, Bloom Dead Sea Gift Enterprise - Jordan
X

Our impact in Jordan.

  • 335

    Businesses
    Verified

Liberia

Building Markets makes me feel that I have a partner who is interested in our growth, development and improvement.

Daniel Scott, Founder, Scott’s Industrial Construction - Liberia
X

Our impact in Liberia.

  • 4,639

    Businesses
    Verified

  • 1,228

    Businesses
    Trained

  • $92,872,110

    Contracts
    Facilitated

  • 4,382

    Jobs
    Created

Mozambique

Mozambique is a complex operating environment where cultural and economic challenges persist. However, Building Markets has succeeded by carefully assessing needs, adapting its approach when needed, and actively engaging partners and stakeholders.

Edith Gouin, Fomer Senior Development Officer, Southern and Eastern Africa Global Affairs, Canada - Mozambique
X

Our impact in Mozambique.

  • 362

    Businesses
    Verified

  • 255

    Businesses
    Trained

  • $12,504,564

    Contracts
    Facilitated

မြန်မာ

When I joined Building Markets' program, I realized that a lot was missing from my daily business operations. I’m so grateful that, through training, I learned how to achieve more in the short-term, as well as define and set business goals.

U Myat Thu, Owner of Shae Thot - မြန်မာ
X

Our impact in မြန်မာ.

  • ၃,၂၁၅

    Businesses
    Verified

  • ၆၂၄

    Businesses
    Trained

  • $၁၉.၇၆ မီလီယံ

    Contracts
    Facilitated

Timor-Leste

I'm really happy with Building Markets’ assistance. Since listing my business with their service linking buyers to suppliers, I've received many more orders from NGOs and the government.

Marcelo dos Santos, Owner of KIOS Asela - Timor-Leste
X

Our impact in Timor-Leste.

  • 3,090

    Businesses
    Verified

  • $13,594

    Contracts
    Facilitated

  • $20,329,729

    Dollar
    Value Impact

Türkiye

Not only has Building Markets opened up opportunities for me, but their training and support has helped me create a clear vision of my business’ potential.

Razan Alatassi, Founder of Salt and Sugar - Türkiye
X

Our impact in Türkiye.

  • 2,833

    Businesses
    Verified

  • 1,958

    Businesses
    Trained

  • $46,541,722

    Contracts
    Facilitated

  • 4,119

    Jobs
    Created

Work With Us To Create Jobs and Inclusive Growth

  • Small Business Owners

    We help local entrepreneurs in our network win new business opportunities

    Small Business Owners

    Get the support, resources and recognition you need with Building Markets

    Learn More
  • Buyers

    We help buyers diversify their supply chains, source responsibly, and create jobs

    Buyers

    We deliver comprehensive and customized data on small businesses in emerging markets so you can identify opportunities, diversify supply chains and amplify your impact goals.

    Learn More
  • Investors & Lenders

    We help investors and banks achieve profit plus social impact

    Investors & Lenders

    Invest in small business owners around the world to transform lives, communities and economies.

    Learn More
  • Donors & Partners

    Donors and partners make our work possible - join our efforts to tackle global poverty

    Donors & Partners

    Work with Building Markets to upend inequality by uplifting economies that work for all.

    Learn More