How can companies contribute as philanthropic investors?
Customized partnerships
For several years, we have been able to count on the support of companies such as Accenture Switzerland and Julius Baer within our circle of philanthropic investors. Acting as a bridge builder between internationally active companies and impact ventures in emerging economies, we foster innovative strategic partnerships and enable credible corporate social responsibility contributions in a global market environment.
Innovation and responsibility
Companies have the opportunity to engage in philanthropic investing with us and contribute to the fight against poverty beyond capital by leveraging their professional resources. Their motivated talents can participate in a targeted and structured manner, using their expertise to support the development of our portfolio ventures, typically over an extended period of several months.
Beyond the traditional boundaries between core business, corporate social responsibility, and employee volunteering, new approaches are emerging that harness the private sector’s potential to create social impact. Collaboration with us provides a transparent statement of direct social impact. It also offers companies the opportunity to further develop their own business, including engaging with innovative impact ventures in emerging markets with future potential and fostering the targeted development of talent and senior management within entrepreneurially demanding and culturally diverse contexts.
Voices from our institutional philanthropic investors
“By leveraging our highly committed, passionate, and experienced colleagues, we add value to innovative impact venture across the globe and have a tangible impact on the lives of people living in absolute poverty. This is a game changer in corporate philanthropy. The trusted partnership between elea and Accenture is built on a shared understanding of professionalism and highest ethical standards.”
Marco Huwiler, Country Managing Director Switzerland, Accenture, April 2023
“Sharing your knowledge and gaining new insights when brainstorming on business strategies with social enterprises, advising on the technology roadmap, or actively developing solutions about how people at the base of the pyramid can best be impacted is tremendously fulfilling. With elea, Accenture found an ideal partner to address one of the world’s most pressing problems: alleviating poverty.”
Manuel Meister, Managing Director, Accenture, April 2023
"We perceive elea as a strong partner for whom poverty alleviation and real impact are paramount, which is why we invest a fixed part of our profits with them."
Denise Schmid, Managing Partner, Marcuard Family Office, August 2023
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