Reclaiming wealth through Employee Empowerment
Throughout history, the tension between profit-seeking business owners and workers struggling to survive on low wages in America has only intensified. Yet, we know that when people have a real stake in their work, they drive stronger business outcomes together — and when they receive their fair share of the profits, they can support their families and build vibrant communities.
That’s why we invest in employee ownership, whether it’s through cooperatives, ESOPs, or multi-stakeholder structures. We see its potential to create a more just economy with communities at the center.
Transferring ownership of enterprises to workers
by expanding employee ownership, advancing social-purpose business models, and building a democratic cooperative economy.
Expanding economic mobility
by connecting under-employed communities to quality jobs, upskilling, and career pathways that do not require a four-year degree.
Advancing co-operative social-purpose business models
by building a democratic cooperative economy that advances job stability and improves earnings for workers.
Employee Empowerment Deal Spotlight — Seed Commons
Candide Group has facilitated more than 20 investments into Employee Empowerment. To see all of our deals in this vertical or our full portfolio (updated quarterly), click below:
Seed Commons is a cooperative Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) shifting power to workers and communities across the US.