The document outlines alternative finance options like crowdfunding, crowdlending, crowdequity, and other innovative models, providing detailed access guides and examples for each.
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This briefing paper, developed under the EU’s FOODRUS project, explores diverse financial strategies to support sustainable food enterprises focused on reducing food waste. The document outlines alternative finance options like crowdfunding, crowdlending, crowdequity, and other innovative models, providing detailed access guides and examples for each. It emphasizes the importance of ethical and sustainable investments in the agri-food sector, such as impact investing, venture philanthropy, and grants. With insights into how these financial tools can drive environmental impact and social value, this resource is ideal for social entrepreneurs and investors interested in sustainable business models within the food sector.
The briefing has been developed based on the information collected in the framework of the FoodRUs project under deliverable 4.2 – Building capacity.
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