Partners for a New Economy

Partners for a New Economy is an international philanthropic collaboration, hosted by the Swiss Philanthropy Foundation. We were founded in 2015 by the MAVA, Oak, Marisla and KR Foundations, to address the root causes of environmental degradation that lie within our economic system. In 2025 we were joined by Seedling Foundation and Regenerative Foundation, and continue to have further support from Laudes and Ford Foundations. Our truly international collaborative funds initiatives that show a deep understanding of planetary boundaries and an urgency to transform our economy to live within them. We are a trusted partner for funders navigating the new economy space, offering insights, connections and pathways that help make economic systems change for the benefit of the planet and its people more tangible and fundable. Whilst our main geographic focus is Europe, we are keen to see a breadth of perspective and global outlook.

Mission

An economy that serves people and nature, now and for future generations.

Geographic Focus

European focus with an established role in the global new economy ecosystem.

Programme Areas

• Grant Making: which aims to cultivate the conditions for economic systems change in Europe, to nurture economies in service of people and nature
• Field Building: to grow and strengthen the new economy ecosystem, supporting people and organisations to find greater alignment, understanding, deepening their interdependence and building collective power. P4NE hosts an annual New Economies global gathering.
• Partnerships & Learning: P4NE is an international funder collaborative. We are committed to deepening understanding of new economic thinking in order to encourage support of real world solutions.