Welcome to your steward-ownership financing journey – where you match your vision and wishes with appropriate funding.
This guide is designed to be your trusty companion as you navigate the exciting (and sometimes tricky!) path of investments structured along the principles of steward-ownership.
Click the button in the header to jump right in or watch the video below to learn more about the steward-ownership aligned financing journey you’re about to begin.
An introduction to the journey ahead with Jessica and Achim from Purpose:
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We feel that steward-ownership has the potential to radically change investments.
This guide is specifically designed for:
Whether you're just starting to explore steward-ownership or are already familiar with the concept, this guide meets you where you are.
Steward-ownership aligned financing is an evolving field where new approaches and solutions continue to emerge. While many companies have successfully implemented these structures, and this guide draws from their experiences, some models discussed may still be in development or may not fit every situation.
This guide was developed with support from our partners at Purpose Ventures, Purpose Consulting and Purpose Evergreen Capital. We aim to provide you with comprehensive knowledge and practical tools, while being transparent about both the possibilities and current limitations of this approach. The learning journey will equip you to make informed decisions, engage with investors, and work with legal advisors to design a financing structure that serves your needs.
For years, we at Purpose have worked hand-in-hand with visionary entrepreneurs, trailblazing ventures and experts across the globe, diving deep into the world of steward-ownership – and how to finance them. Based on years of investment experience from Purpose Ventures and Purpose Evergreen Capital and other capital providers working with steward-ownership aligned financing as well as the financing journeys of steward-owned companies of all calibers, we have gathered insights, challenges, knowledge and solutions – all to help entrepreneurs like you avoid costly mistakes and sky-high legal fees.
