The Social Venture Fund invests in already successful social ventures in the following areas:
Alleviation of human suffering
Organizations that work for the alleviation of suffering. For example, the fight against poverty, the support of those who are sick, orphans, those who are socially excluded as well as those with disabilities and the equal treatment of genders.
Work and education
Organizations that aim for the development and preservation of existence. For example innovative education concepts, training of marginal groups, alternative education methods, education of teaching staff, placement services for marginal groups and the advancement of structurally weak regions.
Buildup of lasting means of subsistence
Organizations which commit themselves to sustainable ways of living. For example, renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture, water supply, environmentalism and the protection of species, nutrition and consumer protection issues.
