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elea Foundation for Ethics in Globalization

elea Foundation for Ethics in Globalization

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Overview

elea Foundation for Ethics in Globalization is a philanthropic impact investor that supports social enterprises to fight absolute poverty with entrepreneurial means. The firm's investments focus on agricultural value chains, last-mile retail and services, employable skills, and climate and livelihoods in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Year Founded

2006

Portfolio Companies

23

Website

elea.org

Investments

elea Foundation for Ethics in Globalization investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Coast 4CJun 2026SeedCo-investor
MazaoHubSep 2025Pre SeedCo-investor
bukaPOJan 2025SeedLead
Guavay Company LimitedOct 2024Early FundingCo-investor
Oorja Energy Engineering ServicesAug 2024Pre SeedCo-investor
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Key People

Andreas R. Kirchschlaeger

Founding Partner & CEO

Melissa Villard

Associate Venture Capital

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersZurich
Year Founded2006

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