OpenWay

openway.charity

Opening the way where opportunity is missing.

OpenWay builds companies in developing countries and invests in innovations and startups that create jobs, income and access on the ground.

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Approach

Two paths, one goal

Both paths lead to companies that are rooted in their region and give people lasting prospects.

Building companies

We found and develop companies together with local teams, from the first business idea to day-to-day operations. Leadership stays with people on the ground. We bring capital, structure and network.

Investing in innovation

We take stakes in startups and new solutions that solve concrete problems in their region, and we support them well beyond the first funding round.

How we work

Four principles we decide by

Locally led

The people who know the market and the community make the decisions.

Long-term

We think in years, not quarters. Building takes patience.

Fairly shared

Founding teams and employees hold a real stake in the success of their company.

Transparent

We disclose where capital goes and what it achieves on the ground.

Focus areas

Where a company changes everyday life

We focus on areas where a good solution is felt right away.

  • Agriculture & Food

    Better yields, storage and market access for smallholders.

  • Energy

    Reliable, affordable power for households and businesses.

  • Health

    Access to care, diagnostics and medicines.

  • Education & Careers

    Skills that lead to real jobs.

  • Financial Access

    Payments, credit and insurance for people without a bank account.

  • Trade & Logistics

    Reliable supply chains between village, city and export.

Process

From the first conversation to an independent company

  1. Listen

    We talk with founders, communities and partners before we plan anything.

  2. Assess

    We evaluate market, team and impact together and openly.

  3. Build or invest

    Capital and know-how go into a new venture or an equity stake.

  4. Support

    We help with hiring, technology and growth.

  5. Hand over

    The goal is a company that stands on its own feet and is rooted locally.

Contact

Let's talk

Whether you are founding a company, investing, or want to build alongside us as an organization, tell us briefly what you have in mind.

For founders

Do you have an idea or a young company in a developing country? Tell us about it.

How we work with founders

For investors

Want to put capital to work with impact? We will show you how we operate and assess.

For investors

For partners

Organizations, companies and communities that want to build something together with us.

For partners
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