Organization · Grant Maker
Garrigue
Garrigue is a cooperative grant-making organization based in France that mobilizes citizen savings to finance social and environmental projects. Founded in 1985, it has supported over 220 social enterprises.
Overview
What Garrigue does
What Garrigue is
Garrigue is a cooperative grant-making organization based in France that mobilizes citizen savings to finance social and environmental projects. Founded in 1985, it has supported over 220 social enterprises.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Grant Maker
- Founded
- Founded in 1985
- Approximate age
- About 41 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- March 4, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
Garrigue as a funder
Investment thesis
Garrigue invests in social and environmental projects, primarily through equity and quasi-equity. The organization aims to support enterprises that prioritize social utility and environmental impact.
Focus narrative
Garrigue invests in social and environmental projects, primarily in the form of equity and quasi-equity. The organization aims to support the emergence and development of enterprises that prioritize social utility and environmental impact. It focuses on initiatives that foster entrepreneurship and collective action, connecting engaged entrepreneurs with citizens looking to invest their savings meaningfully.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $7,500–$201,000
Focus and fit
- Sectors
- Social Networks
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Not published
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 12
Portfolio context
Garrigue's portfolio includes several notable companies: Base Commune: A solidarity real estate fund that combats urban depopulation and speculation by purchasing properties to develop socially impactful activities. Habitat et Partage: Develops alternative real estate projects in Lyon, creating strong local partnerships. Tera: Focuses on territorial development in rural areas, promoting autonomy for residents. ARDELAINE: A SCOP producing local and organic wool products. Graoucoop: An alternative cooperative supermarket offering local and organic products at lower margins. Coopaname: Supports members in starting their own businesses with administrative and legal assistance. CITIZ FRANCHE-COMTE: The first cooperative network for shared car rentals in France. We SI report: A technology application that detects early signs of social fragility to prevent disruptions. BIOCOOP: A national chain of organic stores. ETIC: Manages professional spaces for associations and social entrepreneurs. ENERCOOP: A cooperative providing renewable electricity sourced directly from associated producers. Hasard Ludique: A cultural venue in a repurposed train station in Paris.
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What to know about Garrigue
Upseed classifies Garrigue under the Grant Maker organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 4, 2026
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