Reclaiming wealth through Employee Ownership
Throughout history, the tension between profit-seeking business owners and workers struggling to survive on low wages in America has only intensified. Yet, we know that when people have a real stake in their work, they drive stronger business outcomes together — and when they receive their fair share of the profits, they can support their families and build vibrant communities.
That’s why we invest in employee ownership, whether it’s through cooperatives, ESOPs, or multi-stakeholder structures. We see its potential to create a more just economy with communities at the center.
Transferring ownership of enterprises to workers
by expanding access to capital and supporting paths that empower employees to buy into the businesses they build.
Alternative ownership structures that center the social purpose
by increasing worker participation in businesses and removing organizations from speculative markets.
Building a democratic cooperative economy
by expanding access to capital and supporting paths that empower employees to buy into the businesses they build.
Employee Ownership Deal Spotlight — Seed Commons
Candide Group has supported more than 20 investments into Employee Ownership. To see all of our deals in this vertical or our full portfolio (updated quarterly), click below:
Seed Commons is a cooperative Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) shifting power to workers and communities across the US.