Venture capital firm

ELEA Foundation for Ethics in Globalization

Compiled from public sources

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

  1. Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026