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A Democracy Collaborative report on financing strategies, case studies, and resources for scaling cooperatives and inclusive ownership.
Employee ownership cannot scale without financing strategies that fit democratic ownership and community wealth-building.
Funders, researchers, policy makers, and ecosystem builders studying cooperative finance infrastructure.
Heirloom Library entries are summaries and wayfinding notes. The original source is the best place to read the full resource.
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Democracy at Work Institute
A DAWI resource on the capital landscape for worker cooperatives and how finance institutions can support worker ownership.
U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives / Democracy at Work Institute
A sector report on worker cooperatives and democratic workplaces in the United States based on fiscal year 2024 data.
Cooperative Fund of New England, Project Equity, Democracy at Work Institute
A financing FAQ and case study report for investing in businesses converting to worker ownership.
This report is older but still useful for understanding cooperative capital challenges and financing strategies. It should be reviewed for currency, especially where specific institutions, policy details, or market conditions are referenced.