makesense is a company.
Key people at makesense.
makesense was founded by Tania Rodriguez (Co- founder and Board member - Mexico chapter).
makesense is a mission-driven organization founded in 2010 that empowers citizens, social entrepreneurs, and organizations to drive social and environmental change through collective mobilization tools, incubation programs, workshops, mentoring, and impact investing.[1][4][5][9] Its core mission is to "give everyone the power to act" by building an inclusive and sustainable society, offering no-barrier programs like incubators for social startups (e.g., Too Good To Go, Wecandoo), strategic consulting for organizations, and impact funds targeting early-stage projects in areas such as nutrition, education, waste management, and migrant support.[1][4][8] In the startup ecosystem, makesense acts as an accelerator and investor, managing incubators, providing funding credibility, and launching initiatives like a €15 million fund in 2025 for circular economy and socially inclusive ventures, fostering hundreds of social enterprises across France, Philippines, and globally.[1][4][9]
makesense's journey began around 2010 on the roads of India, sparked by a travel experience that inspired its founders to create tools for collective action against 21st-century challenges.[5][9] Over 10+ years, it evolved from grassroots events and workshops into a global network with programs in multiple countries, including France (its primary base), Philippines (e.g., partnering with Sanofi to treat 20,000 underprivileged people via 1,000 citizens and 9 startups), and beyond.[1][4][5] Key milestones include building an incubator that supported over 100 entrepreneurs, launching makesense_invest with two impact funds, and expanding to jobs platforms connecting impact seekers with 6,000+ structures offering 20,000+ roles annually.[4][6] This evolution reflects a shift from citizen empowerment to comprehensive ecosystem support, including a 2025 €15M fund launch amid rising demand for social innovation.[9]
makesense stands out in the impact space through its holistic, accessible model blending education, incubation, and investment:
makesense rides the wave of social innovation and impact investing, capitalizing on post-pandemic demand for purpose-driven business amid climate urgency and inequality.[4][9] Its timing aligns with Europe's green transition policies and rising ESG investments, where social startups address gaps in traditional VC (e.g., circular economy ventures underserved by profit-first funds).[9] Market forces like regulatory pushes for sustainability (e.g., EU Green Deal) and corporate social responsibility amplify its model, enabling collaborations like Sanofi’s health access initiatives.[1] By incubating scalable tech-enabled social enterprises and funding early-stage impact, makesense influences the ecosystem as a bridge between citizens, corporates, and startups, democratizing innovation and proving profitability in purpose (e.g., alumni unicorns like Too Good To Go).[1][4]
makesense is poised to scale its €15M fund into a cornerstone for circular and inclusive tech ventures, potentially tripling its portfolio amid 2025's impact investing boom.[9] Trends like AI for social good, climate tech, and hybrid work will shape its path, with expansions in job platforms (targeting precise recruitment metrics) and global incubators.[6] Its influence may evolve toward deeper tech integration, such as low-carbon digital tools, positioning it as a leader in reorienting capital toward systemic change—echoing its founding motto to empower everyone to act.[1][5][6]
Key people at makesense.
makesense was founded by Tania Rodriguez (Co- founder and Board member - Mexico chapter).
