The Danone.Communities Mutual Fund

What they do

Created in 2007 as a joint initiative between Danone and Grameen Bank founder Muhammad Yunus, Danone Communities operates as a pioneering corporate venture capital and impact fund. The firm is deeply integrated into Danone's overarching mission to "bring health through food to as many people as possible." It is highly distinctive in the market for its dual-support model: providing patient financial capital alongside extensive technical assistance through Danone's global network of corporate experts. The fund has built a strong reputation in the global impact ecosystem for championing the "Safe Water Enterprise" model and proving that social impact can align with economic viability in emerging markets.

What they look for

Danone Communities invests in innovative social enterprises that positively impact the health of vulnerable populations-specifically those living on $2 to $5 a day. Their thesis is strictly focused on two pillars: (1) Access to safe drinking water, and (2) Access to healthy, local nutrition.

Stage

Seed, Series A, Series B+

Sectors

Healthcare, Food and agriculture, Climate

Based

Rueil-Malmaison, FR