Wealthy heirs are pushing British family offices into nature investing. Here are three to know

The impact-focused heirs mentioned in the piece. Full names below. Press photos/Impact Loop design
15 dec. 2025
12:45
Wealthy heirs are turning British family fortunes into a force for nature, betting millions on forests, farms, and startups that fight biodiversity loss.

We’ve got the numbers on the rise of natural capital investment – and tracked down three British heirs who are putting their inherited wealth to work restoring nature.

The world’s high-net-worth individuals now control nearly $60 trillion. Some of that vast fortune is held in family offices. Many younger heirs are increasingly steering these offices toward impact, channeling capital into projects that address climate, biodiversity, and social challenges – and the UK is no exception.

Nature investing on the rise

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