Lita.co is a participatory financing platform which, unlike traditional crowdfunding platforms, enables committed individuals and investors to invest directly in companies with projects that have a strong social, societal and environmental impact. In the nearly 10 years of its existence, more than 250 impact or transformation companies have been financed at a strategic moment in their development.

A benchmark player in France, LITA.co is also a European player, with a platform in Belgium.

Approved by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), the company also holds the ESUS (Entreprise Solidaire d'Utilité Sociale) and Finansol (FAIR) labels.

By buying Make My Lemonade shares on LITA.coyou are giving meaning to your savings and contributing to the emergence of a form of finance that helps finance the real economy.

One share represents a share of a company's capital. When you invest in shares, you become a shareholder in a company, which means you own part of its capital and thus have access to its governance. Shareholders have rights governed by the company's articles of association, and adhere to a shareholders' agreement: right to information, right to vote and attend general meetings, rules governing the transfer of shares, etc.

Holding shares offers several advantages:

• Potential earnings When you buy back your shares as part of a positive exit, if the resale price is higher than the purchase price, you can realize a capital gain (if you invest directly) or a liquidation bonus (if you invest via a holding company).
• Voting rights Take part in the company's major decisions by voting at Annual General Meetings.
• A tax reduction If the company is eligible for the IR-PME scheme (Madelin law), you can benefit from a tax reduction.

Buying shares in these companies also gives you the chance to experience a new type of investment. entrepreneurial and human adventure. You can take part in and vote at annual general meetings, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the company with regular company news and half-yearly reports.

Our values and identity will always remain the same. But thanks to this fund-raising and your investment, we'll be able to come and meet you by opening new boutiques in key cities, expand our sizing by the end of the year from 32 to 54, develop our home universe and also go international, where we're convinced we have a card to play.

It's the group of shareholders you'll join when you invest with us, and which will enable you to :

• Sneak previews of our latest news
• Receive half-yearly financial reports to keep you abreast of Make My Lemonade's financial health.
• Have the opportunity to be consulted on structuring decisions

Pre-collection(launched on March 26) corresponds to an initial phase where you can take the time to examine our project sheet on Lita, understand the reasons for this fundraising drive, ask us any questions you may have and, if you're up for it, sign up by filling in the form atLita.coand indicate the amount you would like to invest in Make My Lemonade. These actions don't commit you to anything (you're under no obligation to convert this amount afterwards), but they do help us to get an initial estimate of the fundraising amount. It's also a good way to receive as much information as possible, and to be the first to know when the company goes live.fundraisingsinceplaces will be limited.

In a second phase, around mid-April, if you have registered with Lita.co and submitted an investment intention, you will receive an e-mail telling you thatcollectionis about to begin. Then it's time to convert your investment before the 2 million euro ceiling is reached. Places will be limited, and the advantage of having pre-registered via the pre-collection is to have access to this information before it is announced to the general public.

Once you have made your investment (by signing the electronic form and transferring the funds toLita.coyou will have 4 days in which to retract your investment, in which case Lita will reimburse you in full (fees included).

Investing in Make My Lemonade entitles you to an immediate tax benefit: a tax reduction of 18% of the amount invested. This measure is designed to encourage support for French businesses. So, when you file your next tax return, you'll mention your investment in an SME and receive this reduction a few months later. This scheme is part of the IR-PME program.

By becoming a shareholder, you take part in the entrepreneurial adventure and can benefit from the company's growth. If the company is resold in the future, you can realize a capital gain by selling your shares.

These opportunities are not exclusive and will evolve according to the company's strategic choices. As a shareholder, you will be consulted on these decisions.

However, it's essential to remember that no investment can guarantee a guaranteed return. Risk is part of the game, so it's advisable to invest only what you can afford to lose. In this way, you can remain calm and take full advantage of future opportunities.

For full financial details, visit the Lita.co website.

The entire investment process is carried out digitally on LITA.co. You can invest directly in Make My Lemonade capital in a secure and simple way.
After completing your investor profile, simply follow the steps below:

1. Analyze the proposed companies by accessing the documents available on the site (project sheet, analysis file, etc.).

2. Choose the company you want to invest in (Make My Lemonade, for example). 😇) NB: You'll need proof of address and ID to validate your profile.

3. Read and accept the subscription conditions (detailed in the "FICI" key investment information sheet).

4. You electronically sign the legal documents (subscription form, shareholders' agreement if applicable). Choose your payment method (credit card or bank transfer).

At any time, the LITA.co team is on hand to support you and/or answer your questions, by telephone, online chat or e-mail.

Yes, these steps are mandatory from a regulatory point of view, as Lita's activity is regulated by the AMF and subject to the European MiFID2 directive, which aims to strengthen investor protection. In particular, you'll need proof of address and identity to validate your profile, and this information will also enable them to warn you if they consider that an investment puts you at risk. In any case, all your data remains absolutely confidential, and their use is strictly limited to the proper execution of their mission.

As a shareholder of Make My Lemonade, you are free to choose your level of involvement, in the knowledge that you are under no obligation. You may choose to adopt a more discreet role, limiting yourself to annual approval of the accounts, consultation - if you wish - of our half-yearly reports and quarterly e-mail updates, and optional attendance at our presentations and events.

If you'd like to go further, you can play an active role in the development of Make My Lemonade, whether by putting us in touch with your network, sharing your ideas or contributing your expertise, as some committed shareholders do. You'll also be invited to attend Annual General Meetings and have a vote on key decisions.

And of course, you'll have privileged behind-the-scenes access to Make My Lemonade's progress and challenges.

As with any investment, there are risks. We're aiming for strong growth, but if things don't go as planned, you could lose all or part of your investment. Investing is a gamble on the future, LITA.co explains it all in detail right here.

If the minimum target is not reached by the end of the fundraising period, LITA.co and the company may decide to extend the fundraising campaign, in compliance with the legal framework. Otherwise, LITA.co undertakes to refund all funds deposited (including subscription fees) to all investors.

LITA.co charges a commission on subscription only. This commission is degressive, ranging from 3% to 1%, depending on the amount invested. It covers the costs of electronic signature, secure payment, file management and representation with the company to defend investors' interests. There are no other fees throughout the life of your investment, nor at exit.

We're looking to grow in a sensible way, which is why we've capped the amount of this fundraising round according to the projects we want to bring to fruition. As a result, there are only a limited number of places among our future shareholders. We really want to keep control of our growth, with clear objectives and without missing any important milestones.

If you want to give yourself the best chance of joining us, we invite you to register your intention at Lita.co right now, and keep an eye on your e-mail so you'll be notified when it's time to collect (you'll be notified a week in advance, so you'll be right on the starting blocks!).