The Drawdown Fund

The Drawdown Fund is a growth equity firm dedicated to investing in businesses that tackle the primary drivers of climate change. The firm seeks companies with proven technology, established revenue, strong growth, clear competitive advantages, and experienced teams, providing the necessary capital to scale their operations. Their investments aim to reduce emissions or sequester greenhouse gases while delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns. The term 'Drawdown' refers to the point at which carbon reduction surpasses emissions, a milestone the fund strives to achieve through its portfolio companies.

The fund focuses on three major systems: Sustainable Cities, Food & Agriculture, and Energy. Within these sectors, it targets solutions that promote urban sustainability, enhance food systems, and advance energy transition. The Drawdown Fund's flexible capital approach enables it to be an optimal partner for its portfolio companies, supporting their growth and impact objectives.

Founded in 2018 by Paul Hawken and Erik Snyder, the Drawdown Fund is inspired by the solutions outlined in Hawken's New York Times Best Seller, 'Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming.' The fund's team comprises individuals with diverse backgrounds, united by a common purpose of creating a sustainable future. With over 50 years of combined experience in sustainability, climate solutions, and growth investing, the team is committed to driving superior outcomes through its investments. The fund's guiding values include a passion for learning, long-term thinking, transparency, entrepreneurial spirit, community building, and a focus on metrics-driven decision-making.

The Drawdown Fund's portfolio includes companies like Arcadia, which provides comprehensive utility data and clean energy solutions; Mori, offering natural silk-based edible coatings for food preservation; SOURCE, developing renewable water systems; and Hayden AI, deploying technology for smart city infrastructure. These investments reflect the fund's commitment to supporting innovative solutions that address climate change while generating financial returns.

The Drawdown Fund's mission is to demonstrate that market-based solutions to climate change can drive outsized and sustained climate impact for generations to come. By investing in growth-stage companies at the forefront of the sustainable revolution, the fund aims to make a meaningful impact on global efforts to reverse climate change.