bettervest is an online investment platform that enables retail investors to finance sustainable development projects, such as renewable energy installations and energy efficiency upgrades, starting from as little as €50. By facilitating funding for these projects, bettervest directly contributes to reducing carbon emissions and increasing access to clean energy for communities in developing countries.
Funding
$229.2K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many sustainable development projects, particularly in renewable energy and energy efficiency, struggle to secure funding through traditional financial institutions due to perceived risks or lack of scale. This funding gap hinders the implementation of projects that could significantly reduce carbon emissions and improve access to clean energy.
Solution
bettervest is a crowdfunding platform that connects retail investors with sustainable development projects, enabling them to finance initiatives from as little as €50. The platform facilitates investments in renewable energy installations and energy efficiency upgrades, directly contributing to carbon emission reduction and increased access to clean energy, especially in developing countries. bettervest evaluates projects based on impact, technical feasibility, economic viability, and risk mitigation, ensuring that only thoroughly vetted projects are presented to investors. Investors receive a fixed return on their investment while supporting projects that benefit both the environment and society.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes retail investors interested in impact investing and sustainable development, as well as project developers seeking alternative financing for renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives.
Features
- Online platform for direct investment in sustainable projects
- Low minimum investment threshold (€50) to encourage broad participation
- Focus on renewable energy and energy efficiency projects
- Projects undergo thorough evaluation based on impact, technical feasibility, and economic viability
- Fixed-return investments, offering both financial and social/environmental benefits
- Diversified project portfolio across various sectors and geographies, including Africa and Germany
- Platform facilitates complete financing and quality control
- CO2-saving metrics provided for each project, allowing investors to track their environmental impact