Co-operative Capital a new approach to investment in co-operatives

Co-operative Capital describes a new approach to investment, filling funding gaps of between £1 million and £20 million by enabling ethical investors to become active members of co-operatives. The book contains radical proposals for a co-operative venture capital fund, an ethical exchange trading in co-operative venture capital fund, an ethical exchange trading in co-operative capital and new legal models for co-operatives. Backed by case study evidence and detailed analysis of new business opportunities, this book sets out a vision of the future for investment in co-operatives. This is the first publication published by Co-operative Action, the foundation for the promotion and development for the promotion and development of co-operative solutions to community challenges. Co-operatives are becoming the business model of choice for those who want to combine ethical practices with social purpose. But like all other business, co-operatives need to access to long-term finance to fuel their growth and development.