Modelo ProLab: Mateo Solidario, modelo de Crowdlending híbrido para emprendedores rurales
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Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
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En San Mateo, Huarochirí, un alto porcentaje de emprendedores locales está excluido
financieramente, debido a la falta de historial crediticio, informalidad económica y limitada
educación financiera. Esta situación les impide acceder a capital formal para expandir sus
negocios, generando dependencia de préstamos informales con condiciones abusivas que afectan
su estabilidad económica y social.
La solución planteada es "Mateo Solidario", un modelo de financiamiento comunitario que
combina préstamos accesibles con programas de educación financiera. A través de una plataforma
física y digital, los emprendedores registran proyectos que son evaluados y financiados por
miembros de la comunidad, fomentando confianza y colaboración local. Este modelo incluye un
enfoque innovador de evaluación de riesgo basado en indicadores alternativos, capacitación previa
obligatoria para los prestatarios y un seguimiento continuo para garantizar el éxito del
financiamiento.
El impacto social esperado incluye una reducción significativa en la exclusión financiera,
promoviendo el desarrollo económico y la formalización de negocios en comunidades rurales.
Además, los programas de educación financiera mejoran las habilidades de gestión de los
emprendedores, fortaleciendo su sostenibilidad económica y reduciendo la morosidad.
En términos financieros, el modelo proyecta un VAN positivo a 5 años, impulsado por un
efecto comunidad que incentiva la participación y minimiza los costos operativos.
Mateo Solidario genera un impacto transformador, no sólo al proporcionar acceso al
financiamiento, sino también al empoderar a los emprendedores locales, fomentando su
crecimiento económico y bienestar social.
This thesis addresses the problem of financial exclusion among rural microentrepreneurs in Peru, who face limited access to formal credit due to geographic, economic, and trust-based barriers. In response, we designed Mateo Solidario, a community-based financing model that connects local promoters with underserved borrowers through a hybrid system combining inperson support and a digital platform. The solution was developed under a design thinking methodology, incorporating user research, stakeholder interviews, and iterative prototyping. To validate the business model, we formulated and tested key hypotheses around desirability (user preference for community-based financing with personalized guidance), feasibility (operational implementation through trained sales promoters and physical service points), and viability (long-term financial sustainability based on internal capital and low default rates). Validation included field interviews, structured surveys, and a financial projection model based on a 5-year cash flow simulation. Results demonstrated strong interest and acceptance from users, operational feasibility with minimal infrastructure, and a positive net present value (NPV). We conclude that Mateo Solidario is not only desirable and feasible but also financially viable and scalable within a controlled community network. The final recommendation is to implement the model under a legally compliant, non-public financial structure—leveraging internal capital and partnerships—before pursuing future regulatory scaling as a formal crowdlending entity.
This thesis addresses the problem of financial exclusion among rural microentrepreneurs in Peru, who face limited access to formal credit due to geographic, economic, and trust-based barriers. In response, we designed Mateo Solidario, a community-based financing model that connects local promoters with underserved borrowers through a hybrid system combining inperson support and a digital platform. The solution was developed under a design thinking methodology, incorporating user research, stakeholder interviews, and iterative prototyping. To validate the business model, we formulated and tested key hypotheses around desirability (user preference for community-based financing with personalized guidance), feasibility (operational implementation through trained sales promoters and physical service points), and viability (long-term financial sustainability based on internal capital and low default rates). Validation included field interviews, structured surveys, and a financial projection model based on a 5-year cash flow simulation. Results demonstrated strong interest and acceptance from users, operational feasibility with minimal infrastructure, and a positive net present value (NPV). We conclude that Mateo Solidario is not only desirable and feasible but also financially viable and scalable within a controlled community network. The final recommendation is to implement the model under a legally compliant, non-public financial structure—leveraging internal capital and partnerships—before pursuing future regulatory scaling as a formal crowdlending entity.
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Servicios digitales, Educación financiera, Desarrollo rural