BanQu

Founded in 2015, BanQu is a for-profit, for-purpose software-as-a-service (SaaS) company dedicated to alleviating extreme poverty. The company has developed a patented platform that uses blockchain technology to provide a secure and portable digital identity, often referred to as an "Economic Passport," for individuals who lack formal records. This allows small-scale farmers, waste-pickers, and other "first-mile" workers to be visible, recognized, and connected to the global supply chains they contribute to. By creating a verifiable record of their transactions, assets, and work history, BanQu empowers these individuals to gain access to credit, services, and new economic opportunities, while providing brands with unprecedented transparency and traceability in their supply chains.