IMD defines it as: “Philanthropic impact investment aims to create impact by supporting social enterprises, building viable organizations, and unlocking sustainable social innovations.”
💡 AlphaSeeds personifies this concept as a philanthropic investment company, taking a hands-on approach in the companies we invest in. Our mission is to foster an inclusive, sustainable, and profitable agribusiness industry in Africa by addressing the financing needs of SMEs in the sector.
Our unique hybrid model integrates aspects of a non-profit organization with solid investment principles, ensuring a robust financial, social, and ecological impact on local communities.
While funds from donors are used as investments, dividends are not distributed to shareholders or donors. Any returns are fully reinvested, either in the same project or in similar ventures.
As our founder Roland Decorvet often says: “Africa needs investments and not charity”.
🤝 Share your thoughts on AlphaSeeds‘ hybrid nature in the comments! For questions or discussions, feel free to reach out to us at info@alphaseeds.ch.
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