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Case Studies
From software start-ups to century-old manufacturers, companies have embedded mission-orientation and independence into their legal structure – permanently. Explore how they made the transition and what it means for founders, investors, employees and other stakeholders.
We write a new case study, or share one from other innovators, whenever we come across a genuinely new learning about steward ownership: a company operating in a region we haven't covered before, a different approach to implementation, an unfamiliar financing model, and so on. Each case study exists because it taught us something we hadn't seen before, and we hope it does the same for you.
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AgriPurpose
Wie AgriPurpose Investierende, frühere Aktionär:innen und Mitarbeitende am Erfolg beteiligt, ohne die Kontrolle über das Unternehmen aus der Hand zu geben.
Flavum
Die Berner Beratungsfirma Flavum wurde in Steward Ownership gegründet, damit sie dauerhaft selbstbestimmt bleibt und ihre Gewinne langfrisitig der Mission dienen.
Märkisches Landbrot
The Berlin bakery Märkisches Landbrot emphasises the common good, sustainability, and stakeholder involvement. Succession through steward ownership and a foundation structure safeguards its independence and values.
Sumthing
Can a government fund and a bank invest in a steward-owned startup? Read how Sumthing became steward-owned, closed its Seed round with institutional investors, and gave its investors a seat at the table.
Good Store
Good Store sells everyday products and donates 100% of its profits to charity. The company is exploring a purpose trust to safeguard this mission long term.
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Berrett-Koehler is a publishing company, using a steward ownership model as a legally binding promise to be around in the long term.
Trust Neighborhoods
Trust Neighborhood was among the first to bring steward ownership to real estate: its Mixed-Income Neighborhood Trusts keep long-term residents central while sharing upside between neighbourhood and investors.
bio verlag
bio verlag, publisher of Schrot&Korn, solved its founder succession in 2011 not by selling or passing the company to family, but by transferring it to its employees through a steward ownership structure that keeps the company independent and mission-bound, while giving staff both control and a real financial stake.
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