Case Study BuurtzorgT

Founded in 2014 by Nico Moleman and Jos de Blok, BuurtzorgT quickly became a leading provider of mental healthcare in the Netherlands, specializing in complex psychiatric and social cases. As the company grew, it faced a challenge: how to secure external growth capital without compromising its mission or self-steering culture. To align its ownership and financing with its values, BuurtzorgT adopted a steward-ownership model.

With Purpose Evergreen Capital as a financial partner, BuurtzorgT secured patient, mission-aligned capital. Investor shares were issued as preferred redeemable shares, providing growth capital with preferred dividend rights, structured for full repayment over time. The founders also restructured  their compensation, supported by an external facilitator, and reinvested it as subordinated loans, reflecting their commitment to BuurtzorgT’s stability. These loans are repayable only under strict conditions, ensuring the company's financial health remains protected.