elea Foundation

elea Foundation is a Zurich-based philanthropic impact investor and tax-exempt charitable foundation that provides start-up and growth financing through equity stakes and loans. It backs economically sustainable, scalable ventures in emerging economies that create measurable social impact and integrate people affected by absolute poverty into global value chains. Its investment activity includes seed-stage backing in South Africa, with relevance across Impact, Education, Future of Work, Agriculture, Climate, Sustainability and Finance.