Free and critical media are indispensable for a pluralistic society. The Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) is an investment fund that provides funding to independent news media in countries where press freedom is not a given. MDIF focuses on newspapers, radio stations and TV companies in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Balkans. Through financial support, training and advice, these media organizations are strengthened.
Finch Buildings develops and builds modular buildings made of sustainable wood that can be adapted to the environment and conditions. The buildings change with the target group, the use and the location. They have a long lifespan, are energy-efficient and take into account the reuse of materials.
Unreasonable Capital is an investment fund. Unreasonable organizes acceleration programs worldwide for startups that also strive for social impact. With the fund, Unreasonable attracts more and better startups, which are financed faster, and will therefore have more impact sooner. The fund always works together with local investors, and is also held accountable for achieving social objectives.
SELCO Foundation uses renewable energy as a means to socially and economically strengthen marginalized communities in India. They do this by developing, financing and bringing innovations such as sewing machines, grain processors and solar-powered medicine coolers to the end user. In addition, SELCO ensures that favorable government policy is created, knowledge and training hubs are developed and that the most important stakeholders in the sector are connected to each other. In this way, SELCO Foundation is building a complete ecosystem for innovation in India and beyond.
Purpose Evergreen Capita is the first investment fund to invest in sustainable companies where ownership and control are separated. The companies are managed by so-called “Stewards” who are responsible for the success of the mission and are not driven by economic interests (ownership).
