BonVenture Management GmbH
BonVenture is the first provider of social venture capital in the German-speaking region. The company invests in social start-ups and promotes innovative solutions for societal challenges. With a dedicated team, BonVenture maximizes the social and ecological impact of its portfolio companies.
BonVenture: High-Impact Investing for a Better Future
editBonVenture, founded in 2003, is the first provider of social venture capital in the German-speaking region. The company focuses on financing and supporting businesses that create social value through their work and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations.
Key Products and Services
editBonVenture invests in social start-ups and established social enterprises that develop innovative solutions for social and ecological challenges. The investments cover areas such as healthcare, sustainable mobility, education, childcare, and environmental protection. The company not only offers financial support starting from 500,000 euros but also expertise and access to a wide network to empower the founders and their businesses[1][3][4].
Main Mission and Values
editThe mission of BonVenture is to harness the power of entrepreneurial solutions for the challenges of our time. The goal is dual returns: financial profit for entrepreneurs and investors as well as social benefit. BonVenture is committed to the social impact of the supported companies, thereby avoiding mission drift[1].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editBonVenture aligns itself with the SDGs of the United Nations and measures and quantifies the social impact of each supported company. The portfolio includes companies like Planeteers, which focuses on carbon capture and storage, and Fairown, which offers cross-category B2C subscription services and contributes to waste reduction. Other initiatives involve promoting renewable energy, improving healthcare through digital solutions, and supporting people with disabilities[1][3].
Team and Expertise
editThe team at BonVenture consists of experienced fund managers, risk analysts, business economists, theologians, and psychologists who together seek social enterprises that shape the future. The managing directors Erwin Stahl and Angela Lawaldt have been leading the company since 2003 and 2021, respectively, bringing years of experience in the social venture sector[1][2].
BonVenture is not just an investor but also a partner that accompanies its portfolio companies with comprehensive support to maximize their social and ecological impact. Through this dedicated approach, BonVenture significantly contributes to a more sustainable and equitable society.