Neglected Climate Opportunities

Neglected Climate Opportunities

The Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment was established in 1997 by Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham. Neglected Climate Opportunities operates as its dedicated environmental venture capital vehicle. The structure focuses on solutions to climate and environmental problems. Deployment centers on early-stage venture and co-investments. Asset classes include private equity, natural resources, and venture. Confirmed holdings include Alora in aquaculture, AgriProve in soil carbon and Zap Energy in fusion. Positions span the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and the United States. The firm also maintains limited partner interests in funds including Abrams, Highfields, and King Street. The foundation reports 769 million USD in assets. It occupies headquarters at 40 Rowes Wharf in Boston. Adjacent vehicles include the Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust established in 2007. Ramsay Ravenel serves as president and chief investment officer. Eric Smith manages the Neglected Climate Opportunities portfolio. The firm participated as a speaker at the World AgriTech Innovation Summit in March 2026. The architecture separates philanthropic grantmaking from venture deployment through distinct legal entities. This allows targeted equity bets alongside traditional foundation activities while maintaining oversight by the same principals.