Direktinvestitionen (Direct Investments) Grant
In context
This call is open to startups, small and medium-sized businesses and large companies and 1 other, at seed stage, Series A and Series B and growth stage. Funding is an equity investment. Coverage is read from the notice itself: the European Union and Germany.
Wiwin offers direct equity investment opportunities for retail investors seeking both financial returns and positive impact, with holdings in sustainability-focused consumer companies like Lemonaid. This is a portfolio investment platform rather than a traditional grant, targeting impact-conscious investors rather than project applicants.
About this grant
This is an equity investment platform rather than a grant scheme. It offers retail investors opportunities to purchase stakes in sustainability-focused consumer companies operating across the circular economy. The platform targets investors seeking both financial returns and positive environmental or social impact. Eligible investors include both accredited and non-accredited retail participants with capital available for equity purchases. Portfolio companies span startups through to mature enterprises, including social enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, and larger organisations. Investment opportunities are available across the EU and Germany specifically. Prospective investors should have a genuine interest in impact investing aligned with sustainability and consumer goods themes, and sufficient capital to acquire equity positions in the underlying companies.
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Key requirements
- ✓Retail investor status (accredited or non-accredited depending on offering structure)
- ✓Interest in impact investing aligned with sustainability/consumer-goods themes
- ✓Capital availability to purchase equity stakes in portfolio companies
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Direktinvestitionen (Direct Investments)?
- Eligibility covers organisations in EU, DE; startup, sme, large-company, social-enterprise.
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