Goparity, the Portuguese sustainable finance platform, has closed a €2.9 million funding round to expand its mission of making impact investing accessible to everyone. The Lisbon-based startup empowers individuals to invest in social and environmental projects with as little as €5, opening a market traditionally reserved for institutional investors and the wealthy.
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. These institutional investors contributed more than €2.4 million. The remaining €470,000 was raised through an equity crowdfunding campaign via Crowdcube, attracting over 800 private investors who participated on the same terms as larger backers.
A Milestone for Purpose-Driven Finance
Founded in 2017 by Nuno Brito Jorge, Manuel Nery Nina, and Luis Couto, Goparity was born from the founders’ frustration with the lack of ethical banking options. The platform connects individuals with vetted, SDG-aligned projects that deliver both financial returns and measurable impact.
“Completing a capital round in a complex international landscape with a diverse group of respected investors and our own community is the strongest validation we could ask for,” said Nuno Brito Jorge, CEO of Goparity. “We had our best year in 2024, and we’re on track to surpass €50 million in total investments by mid-2025.”
Amid growing skepticism around traditional banking’s commitment to sustainability — highlighted by the recent departure of 10 major North American banks from the UN’s Net Zero Banking Alliance — Goparity offers a transparent, mission-first alternative.
From Micro-Investments to Global Impact
Goparity’s platform is designed to make sustainable finance simple and inclusive. Using an intuitive e-wallet and ledger system, users can invest, track, and reinvest seamlessly. Its automated features — including auto-invest and savings plans — allow users to build portfolios tailored to their goals while maximising both financial returns and positive impact.
Projects span renewable energy, rural development, and social innovation, reaching across continents. Every project must align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring that each euro supports real change.
The company also offers financial education, promotes gender diversity, and supports community-building, making it a hit among younger and female investors.
A standout innovation is its use of convertible loans — a rare feature in European crowdlending. These allow debt-based investments to be converted into equity under certain conditions, offering flexibility and potential upside to investors.
Goparity competes with platforms like Fundeen, Trine, Abundance Investment, and Mintos, but stands out for its low entry threshold, full SDG alignment, and international project scope. Where others may limit access or focus narrowly, Goparity builds a diverse, transparent, and scalable system for ethical investing.
“We believe finance can be both inclusive and transformative,” said Rita Branco, Impact Partner at 3XP Global. “Goparity is reshaping sustainable investing, proving that meaningful impact is possible — and profitable — for everyone.”
With this new capital, Goparity plans to strengthen its tech infrastructure, expand its international presence, and continue building a community-driven alternative to conventional finance.
