Investing in revenue sharing in unlisted companies

Investing in revenue sharing or in royalties : a tool that allows you to diversify your portfolio while obtaining a progressive return on an unlisted investment. Support promising companies while benefiting from income proportional to their success.

Available from

100 €

What is revenue sharing investment?

Revenue sharing is an innovative financing model : it is an investment in exchange for a percentage of the revenue generated by the financed company.

 

This model allows investors to receive royalties : a return on investment proportional to the financial performance of the financed company.

 

Unlike stocks or bonds, revenue sharing offers progressive returns, which investors can gradually reinvest without waiting for an exit.

In case of difficulties for the company, this also reduces the risk of total loss.

1

Project selection

The investor chooses a project that matches their values and objectives.

2

Investment

The investor contributes a sum of money to support the development of the company.

3

Income perception

Each quarter*, a percentage of the company’s revenue is paid to the investor, according to the defined terms.

* in general, may vary depending on the terms of the contract

The benefits of revenue sharing

Attractive and progressive returns

Enjoy potential returns that exceed those of traditional investments, with periodic returns based on the income generated.

Portfolio diversification

Spread your investments across different projects and sectors to minimize risk and maximize opportunities.

Alignment of interests

Your earnings are directly linked to the performance of the companies you support, creating a relationship of trust and mutual commitment.

Positive impact

Actively contribute to the development of innovative and sustainable businesses that are shaping the world of tomorrow.

Example of revenue sharing investment

Investment hypothesis

A company raises €100,000 and offers to give up 5% of its revenue for 5 years in exchange.
You invest €1,000 and sign a contract to share 0.05% of the revenue with the financed company.

Calculation and payment of royalties

After the contract start date and for 5 years, every quarter :
  • The company reports its revenue and will give you 0.05% of it.
  • You receive your quarterly fee directly into your electronic wallet.

Risques et considérations

Tout investissement comporte des risques

  • Risque lié à la performance

Les redevances dépendent du succès de l’entreprise. L’investissement dans une société privée implique une exposition aux risques propres à son secteur d’activité. Une performance inférieure aux prévisions peut affecter vos revenus.

  • Durée d’investissement et montants investis

Les fonds sont investis en totalité dans l’entreprise financée. Un investissement vous expose à une perte partielle ou totale des montants investis. Leur remboursement s’étalera de manière non-linéaire sur une période définie, en général entre 3 et 5 ans selon les termes de votre contrat.

Pour minimiser votre exposition aux risques

  • Diversifiez vos placements

Investissez dans différents projets et secteurs pour réduire votre dépendance à la réussite d’une unique entité (société, secteur, …). Multipliez également vos supports et produits d’investissement qui ont chacun leurs risques propres.

  • Réalisez votre propre analyse au préalable

Étudiez les documents fournis, renseignez vous sur la mission et la vision de la société financée mais aussi sur son historique, son ancienneté ainsi que sur le ratio risque/rendement qui vous est proposé. N’hésitez pas à poser également des questions si besoin. Vous êtes responsable de vos investissements.

Risks and considerations

All investments involve risks

The royalties depend on the success of the company. Investing in a private company involves exposure to risks specific to its industry.
The funds are invested entirely in the financed company. An investment exposes you to a partial or total loss of the amounts invested. Their repayment will be spread out non-linearly over a defined period, generally between 3 to 5 years depending on the terms of your contract.

Pour minimiser votre exposition aux risques

Invest in different projects and sectors to reduce your dependence on the success of a single entity (company, sector, etc.). Also diversify your investment vehicles and products, each of which has its own risks.

Study the documents provided, find out about the mission and vision of the company being financed, as well as its history, how long it has been in business, and the risk/return ratio being offered to you. Don’t hesitate to ask questions if necessary. You are responsible for your investments.

Start investing with WE DO GOOD

Start investing with WE DO GOOD

Simple registration

Create your account in just a few minutes to access all the features of our platform.

Dedicated support

Our team of experts is available to answer your questions and guide you throughout your journey.

Custom selection

Use our filtering tools to find projects that align with your interests and investment goals.

They invested with WE DO GOOD

Investing in revenue sharing means supporting a different form of financing that is much more transparent than that of the financial world. By choosing to work with WE DO GOOD, I am supporting bold and responsible values.

Didier L.

In my opinion, investing in revenue sharing on WE DO GOOD means providing truly tailored, long-term financing to organizations that are working every day to build a fairer society.

Anna L.

The difference with stock markets is ethics (projects are necessarily invested in to challenge societal issues) and scale: the sums invested are collective, civic-minded, and very small.

Boris A.

Our guarantees and regulatory framework

Supervised Investment

The contract binding investors to companies was drafted by our law firm, Pledge Law, which specializes in financial regulation.

Secure Transactions

During fundraising campaigns, investments and fund allocation are managed and secured by Lemonway, a Payment Service Provider (PSP) approved by the ACPR, for which we are an agent.

Minimum Target

Each fundraising campaign is validated based on a minimum target corresponding to the amount required for the project to be carried out properly and thus guarantee rapid payment of royalties.

Engaged Company

WE DO GOOD is a mission-driven company certified as a B Corp, labeled by Finance Innovation, a member of the France Fintech professional association, and approved as an IFP.

Frequently asked questions

Financial flows do not pass through WE DO GOOD’s accounts; everything is managed by a third party with the necessary accreditation.
Payments are managed and secured by our payment service provider Lemonway (an authorized payment institution).
When you invest, the money is deposited into an escrow account until the end of the fundraising period, then transferred directly to the entrepreneurs.
If the fundraising fails, you are automatically refunded at no cost.

Yes, you can invest as a legal entity. All you need is an authenticated business account on WE DO GOOD. The option to invest on behalf of this company will then be available when you invest.

Payments are made on a quarterly basis by contractors, with annual verification of accounts and adjustments in case of discrepancies.
The percentage of revenue paid to investors varies depending on the project. If you have not yet invested, try out the online calculator on the presentation page for the project you are interested in. If you have already invested, you will find this information in the subscription agreement you signed when you made your investment.

Companies raising funds on WE DO GOOD are initially committed to paying royalties for a limited period, which is visible for each project and specified in the contracts. At the end of this period, if the company has not paid you back at least the amount of your initial investment, a clause commits it to continue until you are reimbursed.

Thus, a company’s underperformance relative to its forecasts may cause you to lose returns, but not the amount invested.

The only case of loss is therefore if the company ceases trading altogether (usually resulting in liquidation). In this case, royalty payments stop and you lose the portion of your investment that you have not recovered in royalties up to that date.

An investment in royalties entitles you to quarterly payments starting in the first year after your investment, for a fixed term (between 1 and 5 years on average). The target term is indicated on the project presentation page and in each contract, which you can access in the investment process.

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