Regionalwert AG Bodensee Oberschwaben

About

Founded in 2023, Regionalwert AG Bodensee Oberschwaben is a co-op headquartered in Ravensburg, Germany with approximately 10-50 employees.

Regionalwert AG Bodensee Oberschwaben is a citizens' cooperative structured as a public limited company (Aktiengesellschaft) that organizes collaboration between capital providers and partner farms. Founded as part of the Regionalwert network initiated by Christian Hiß in 2006, it operates as a community-oriented enterprise focused on building sustainable, regional agricultural and food systems. The company invests in organic farms, food processors, retailers, and gastronomy operations across the entire value chain. With approximately 5,000 shareholders and over 200 partner businesses, it manages over €18 million in base capital and €7 million in direct business participations. Shareholders receive non-financial returns including support for local food supply systems, job creation, environmental protection through ecological agriculture, and participation in events and farm visits. The company operates through a cooperative governance structure with annual shareholder assemblies, supervisory board oversight, and active member engagement mechanisms.