30 years of sustainable financing and positive impactOUr next chapter starts today, with you
Alterfin, a resilient tree withstanding the seasons 🌳
For 30 years, we have seen how adequate financing can be key in empowering underserved communities and preserving the ecosystems we depend on.
Our cooperative has weathered storms, adapted to changing climates, and continued to grow—supported by a community of committed partners and cooperative members who firmly believe in collective action.
As we reach this milestone, we invite you to be part of the next chapter.
With every new partner, every shared resource, and every euro (re)invested, our impact multiplies—just like a tree producing seeds that give rise to new life.
We know that together, we can ensure that Alterfin’s branches continue reaching those who need them most.
30 YEARS OF STORIES
Each leaf of our resilient tree tells a story. Discover them all!
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Alterfin & Rikolto: "We need to revive people’s faith in development cooperation”
Let's cultivate a more inclusive future
Now is the perfect time to reinvest in Alterfin and grow our impact.
INVEST IN ADDITIONAL ALTERFINSHARES
A special campaign just for
our current co-op members is coming soon…
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By becoming a co-op member, you are much more than an investor—you are a key player in our mission.
Become a cooperative member this yearBetween 16 July and 30 September 2025,
for every €62.50 share you purchase,
Alterfin will donate €1 to Rikolto or Humundi.
BACK TO OUR ROOTS
Thirty years ago, a hopeful young Hugo Couderé planted a seed—an initiative driven by the belief
that finance can be a force for good.
Like any young tree, our cooperative needed care, patience, and commitment.
At a time when ethical investing was still in its infancy, the newly founded Alterfin became a pioneer in the sector.
"We were still a - strange animal - for more mainstream financial institutions," shares Hugo.
With a dedicated team working passionately toward a shared goal of creating positive impact, the cooperative kept reaching higher. Its branches extended further and further, supporting a growing number of social enterprises across Latin America, Asia, and Africa.
Over the decades, our roots have deepened, strengthening our commitment to fairer access to finance.
💡 Meet our founder.
In this interview, Hugo Couderé, founder of Alterfin, reflects on the early days, the challenges, and what still makes Alterfin unique in 2025.
