bettervest was launched in 2012 to finance energy efficiency projects from citizens. The reason: Energy efficiency saves money, conserves resources and reduces CO2 emissions. Not only large corporations, but also private individuals should benefit from this. Futurologist Patrick Mijnals presented this idea at a start-up weekend and convinced his first future colleagues there. In the weeks that followed, Patrick recruited other co-founders with different skills. An idea soon became a business model. A lot has happened since the launch of the first project in 2013. We have now outgrown the infancy of a start-up and our horizon has expanded significantly: We finance sustainable and future-oriented projects worldwide with a focus on Africa and Germany - whether biological wastewater treatment in Kenya, solar mini-grids in India or energy-efficient buildings. renovations in Germany. We have remained true to our mission: to shape a more climate-friendly and social economy and society in the long term.

Basic information

116 projects funded

23800000.0 EUR funded amount

For Investors

Minium investement: 50 EUR

Average Returns: offered interest rate up to 7.30 %

Useful Information

What is a risk when investing on Bettervest?

On Bettervest you provide loans to the companies thus main risk is that the company will go bankrupt and you will lose your money. To evaluate this risk you need to evaluate the company's future and historical financial performance, the team's ability to successfully develop the business and market where the company operates, whether is there a demand for a product, the level of competition, and so on. Those are a few risks, but they might differ for each business, therefore it is important that you will perform your own analysis.

Why invest on Bettervest?

Bettervest allows you to invest in companies that have a positive impact on the environment and potentially can provide you with great returns.

Why invest on Bettervest?

Bettervest allows you to invest in companies that have a positive impact on the environment and potentially can provide you with great returns.

How does Bettervest work?

We broker securities and investments between investors and issuers (the project owners). Investors can invest their money with us in an uncomplicated and future-oriented manner. It is possible to invest in both bonds (securities) and subordinated loans (assets) from a wide range of issuers. This means investors can diversify their portfolio and have the opportunity to receive attractive interest rates without any disadvantage for people and the planet. Project owners, in turn, receive financing or partial financing via our platform with which they can implement socially and ecologically sustainable measures, e.g. B. the purchase of solar products, the installation of an efficient combined heat and power plant or the energy-efficient renovation of a property. Each project either creates cost savings or generates revenue. These are used to repay the loans including interest.

What investments does Bettervest offer?

Bettervest offers investors the opportunity to invest in subordinated loans and securities (e.g. bonds or profit participation rights).

Bettervest focusing on sustainable projects. When selecting projects, Bettervest always follow strict social and ecological criteria. In this way, we ensure that you only finance projects that contribute to a future worth living. For example, projects related to factory farming, weapons and tobacco are excluded.