Venture capital firm
ELEA Foundation for Ethics in Globalization
Elea Foundation for Ethics in Globalization is a Zurich-based philanthropic impact investor focused on fighting absolute poverty through entrepreneurial means. Founded in 2006 by Dr Peter A. Wuffli, the foundation operates as a general partner by supporting impact entrepreneurs and their ventures during the post-startup and growth phases. Its investment strategy involves providing "catalytic capital"—often acting as the first institutional investor—alongside business know-how, coaching, and access to a global network.
Investment focus
- Sectors
- Financial servicesTechnologyEnergy and powerHealthcare
- Stages and strategies
- SeedSeries AGrowth
- Instruments
- EquityDebt
- Regions
- Pan-African, Asia, Latin America
Sources
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026