In a financial world that often shuts out everyday people from making a difference with their money, one Portuguese startup is changing the game. Goparity, a sustainable investing platform headquartered in Lisbon, just closed a €2.9 million funding round — and it’s doing something most financial institutions won’t: letting anyone invest in global impact projects with as little as €5.
The round was led by 3XP Global through its Impact Innovation Fund, with additional backing from Mustard Seed Maze, Schneider Electric Energy Access, Regenerative.eco, and InvestEco Capital Corp. Together, institutional investors contributed over €2.4 million. But here’s where it gets even more interesting: more than 800 individual investors from Goparity’s own community joined in through an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, adding €470,000 under the same terms as the big players.
Goparity CEO and co-founder Nuno Brito Jorge said the raise is a major win for both the company and its community. Despite global economic turbulence, he noted that Goparity hit record growth in 2024 and is on track to surpass €50 million in total investments by mid-2025. According to Jorge, this achievement validates their mission to make money a force for good — not just for the wealthy, but for everyone.
Sustainable Finance Without Barriers
Launched in 2017 by a trio of co-founders — Nuno Brito Jorge, Manuel Nery Nina, and Luis Couto — Goparity was born out of frustration. The team, experts in renewable energy, tech, finance, and marketing, couldn’t find an ethical bank to store their savings. So, they decided to build something better.
The platform they created connects investors directly with vetted projects that advance the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Whether it’s a clean energy project in rural Africa or a social enterprise in Latin America, Goparity gives anyone the tools to put their money into initiatives that truly matter. And by setting the minimum investment at just €5, they’ve opened the door to a more inclusive and sustainable financial future.
In a world where the biggest banks are walking away from climate goals — including six of the largest in the U.S. and four in Canada recently exiting the UN’s Net Zero Banking Alliance — Goparity is doubling down. They’re moving capital to where it counts: into projects that protect the planet and empower communities.
Tech-Driven, Transparent, and Tailored for Micro-Investors
At the heart of Goparity’s impact is a clean, intuitive interface designed to make sustainable investing easy, even for beginners. Through a robust e-wallet and automation tools like auto-invest and personalized savings plans, users can manage micro-investments with confidence and flexibility.
What sets Goparity apart is more than just accessibility. The platform also introduces innovative financial tools such as convertible loans — a hybrid model allowing debt to transform into equity, a feature rarely found in the European crowdlending space. Transparency is baked into the experience, with every transaction, repayment, and impact update tracked and clearly reported.
Goparity doesn’t just fund projects — it builds community. The platform actively promotes financial literacy, supports gender diversity, and produces educational content to help users make informed decisions. This inclusive approach has attracted a growing number of young and female investors, helping reshape who gets to participate in sustainable finance.
Unlike platforms that limit their focus to one region or sector, Goparity takes a global approach. Its investments span continents and causes, from solar farms to eco-tourism and social housing. Competitors like Trine, Mintos, Fundeen, and Abundance may offer niche investments, but Goparity’s tech-first, SDG-aligned model and low entry point give it a distinct edge in the impact investing landscape.
Backed to Scale Sustainable Change
With this fresh €2.9 million injection, Goparity plans to scale its platform and expand operations in key markets like Spain and Canada. For co-investors like 3XP Global, it’s a bet on a more inclusive future.
Rita Branco, Impact Partner at 3XP Global, summed it up best: “Investing in Goparity reinforces our belief that sustainable finance can be accessible, inclusive, and scalable. We’re proud to back a team that’s not just talking about change — they’re building it.”
From €5 to full-fledged impact, Goparity proves that sustainable investing isn’t just for billionaires or boardrooms. It’s for everyone with a conscience, a smartphone, and a few euros to spare.
