Vincent Gradt Joins Mirova to Lead the London-Based Subsidiary Dedicated to Natural Capital

Vincent Gradt has been appointed head of Mirova Natural Capital Limited, based in London. Vincent has 18 years’ experience investing across several sectors, regions and instruments, focusing primarily on innovative solutions. He previously served at AXA Investment Managers as Head of Impact and Thematic Investing. In particular, he initiated AXA's entry into the impact investing space in 2013 and had primary responsibility, managing the entire investment program. Vincent Gradt also gained on the ground operational experience in Emerging Markets. Since 2017, he has worked with multiple impact funds, NGOs and venture philanthropic organizations to structure their programs, source, execute and monitor their positions in the field. He is a CFA Charter holder and is graduated from the ESSEC Business School.

“We are continually adding capabilities to our investment, ESG and operation teams,” says Philippe Zaouati, CEO of Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers fully dedicated to sustainable investment. “Vincent has a proven track record as the lead portfolio manager on multiple strategies and also has direct investment experience in frontier markets. He will add depth and experience to our growing team.”

Mirova has become one of the main players in impact investing and is committed to play a leading role in nature-based solutions. Mirova has already reached $500m of assets under management dedicated to investing directly in natural capital. It has built a unique platform – Mirova Natural Capital – with 30 experts spread across London, Paris, Sao Polo, Lima and Jakarta.

Mirova Natural Capital Ltd is active through a suite of discretionary managed funds and advisory mandates for prestigious institutional clients.

A climate-focused strategy invests in projects that reduce deforestation, mitigate climate change, protect biodiversity and provide a fair and sustainable living to rural communities. It identifies and helps to build projects which are economically resilient and technically robust, typically through public-private partnerships.

An ocean-focused strategy creates investor value and social impact by providing growth capital to companies that harness the ocean's natural capital. It aims to improve biodiversity and resilience in coastal communities, creating business opportunities typically through tourism, payments for ecosystem services and Blue-Economy infrastructure.