Founded in 2006 by Susanne and Peter Wuffli, elea was built on the conviction that entrepreneurship can open new pathways out of absolute poverty. Twenty years later, elea's work has positively impacted the lives of more than 60 million people. Learn more about our purpose, vision, and values here.

Since our foundation, we have positively impacted the lives of more than 60 million people living in absolute poverty. Over the past year, we have expanded our portfolio with eight additional ventures, built new and intensified existing partnerships – particularly in Southeast Asia – and further diversified our investor base. All details are available in our Annual Review 2025.

Every day, more than 1.5 million waste pickers in India walk kilometers, collecting discarded dry waste from streets, alleys, and landfills, and selling it to nearby scrap shops. Hasiru Dala Innovations offers them opportunities for higher incomes and improved working conditions. Discover more in our blog post.

Our white paper, "The Impact of Impact Measurement," highlights the essential role of impact measurement in impact investing. It not only sets impact investing apart from other investment strategies but also helps impact investors achieve their purpose. Discover more on our blog.

In the blog article "The case for philanthropic impact investing", elea Founder and Chairman Peter Wuffli debates why a philanthropic approach to impact investing is needed to address absolute poverty effectively and sustainably. And in doing so, fully leverage the power of impact investing in solving societal problems with entrepreneurial means.

Margaret has been cultivating cocoa for many years in a small village in Ghana. The organic cocoa beans she harvests are used in some of the world’s finest chocolates. Yet behind this premium product, a problem persisted: lack of access to healthcare. Read our blog to learn how the elea portfolio venture Elucid is transforming the lives of these communities.