Who We Are
Our Story
The origins of 1971 Capital lie at the intersection of environmental reality and investment opportunity. Our name reflects a pivotal moment in global history – a point at which the limits of natural systems became clear, and the need for a more balanced approach to growth emerged.
1971 marked the first Earth Overshoot Day, a date when humanity’s demand for natural resources exceeded what the planet could renew.
Today humanity consumes 1.7 times the natural resources that the earth is capable of regenerating annually. This accelerating shift represents a growing ecological deficit; a global overspend of nature’s capital. It also represents a defining moment for change.
1971 Capital draws its name and purpose from this point in history. We believe the time has come to invest differently, directing capital toward projects that restore balance between consumption and regeneration, and that build enduring value for investors, humanity and the planet.
