WHO ARE WE?

AkuoCoop by Lendosphere is the crowdfunding platform of the Akuo Group, hosted by Lendosphere.

Crowdfunding campaigns aim to:

• Support the renewable energy projects of the Akuo Group,
• Support projects with a strong social and environmental impact selected by the Akuo Foundation.

More than just an energy operator, we create positive synergies, we invent and co-construct new renewable energy production models to sustainably develop regions. By developing renewable energies through technology, by farming in a well-thought-out manner and by ensuring that ecosystems are respected, we are taking action for the future and for the energy and food sovereignty of our planet’s populations

Crowdfunding plays a crucial role in the implementation of Akuo’s renewable energy projects. It is not simply an additional source of funding, but also a way of creating close ties with local communities. By involving citizens in the financing of our projects, we are fostering greater cohesion with the region’s local players and a better understanding of the issues associated with renewable energies. Each investor thus becomes an ambassador, spreading renewable energy’s values and benefits wherever they go. It is an effective way of building a committed and informed community prepared to support projects that contribute to a more sustainable future.

The Akuo groupe

Akuo is an independent global renewable energy (solar, wind, storage) developer and producer. At the end of March 2024, Akuo had a total capacity of 1.8 GW in operation or under construction and a comprehensive project portfolio totaling over 20 GW. With more than 450 employees, the Group – which is headquartered in Paris – develops projects in more than 20 countries around the world.

Since its creation, Akuo has chosen to be present along the entire renewable energy producer value chain and has thus developed substantial expertise, whether it be in development, finance structuring, purchases and procurement, contracting and supervision of construction, management and maintenance of operational assets and the sale of electricity on the market.

Entrepreneurs by nature, Akuo asserts its commitments to its stakeholders, but also and more broadly to our planet. Aware that a sustainable future requires motivation, Akuo is intent on reasserting and defending tangible CSR commitments:

• Decrease reliance on fossil fuels
• Reduce greenhouse gases
• Support the agricultural transition
• Co-construct projects with regional benefits

Lendosphere

Lendosphere is the crowdfunding expert dedicated to the energy and ecological transition. Since 2014, our platform has allowed people to invest directly in projects rigorously selected for their economic soundness, environmental benefits, and local roots. Thanks to Lendosphere, investors can thus directly target and green their investments, while building a diversified and stable portfolio.

Lendosphere was born out of the observation that there were no simple tools available to investors, ensuring that they could direct their savings towards projects that were positive for the environment. Thanks to crowdfunding on Lendosphere, they can take back control of how their money is used. Whether you are an occasional saver or an experienced investor, with Lendosphere you can choose to finance the energy transition and benefit from the financial returns of the projects you support.

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Lendosphere has made the strategic choice to join the 123 IM group, an independent asset management company created in 2001 that manages €1.2 billion and employs 70 people. 123 IM is managed by its founders, with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. 123 IM specialized in private equity and debt, has a long history of expertise in the renewable energy sector: between 2006 and 2019, 123 IM deployed over €300 million in the construction, acquisition or mezzanine financing of more than 1 GW of installed capacity, greenfield or brownfield, photovoltaic, wind, biogas and hydroelectric power plants. The 123 IM group wanted to capitalize on this expertise in a fast-growing market complementary to its activities, that of crowdfunding, by taking a majority stake in Lendosphere in 2021.

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