Earth Capital Name Acquisition by Stakeholderz Enhances Sustainability Focus

Deal News | Jan 22, 2025 | Earth Capital Partners LLP

Stakeholderz, a London-based fundraising and M&A advisory firm specializing in sustainability-driven businesses, has acquired the Earth Capital brand and its Earth Dividend model. This acquisition marks a strategic pivot for Stakeholderz, now rebranded as Earth Capital, enhancing its advisory services aimed at supporting innovative companies focused on sustainability. The Earth Dividend model, which evaluates sustainable development contributions, remains a key tool for Stakeholderz. Earth Capital Holdings co-founder Gordon Power will join the newly formed Earth Capital Advisory Board, offering expertise to guide the transition. This development is seen as pivotal for Stakeholderz’s mission to address global sustainability challenges, thereby aligning with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals through strategic advisory and investment services.

Sectors

Private Equity
Sustainability Advisory

Geography

United Kingdom – Stakeholderz, the acquiring company, is based in London, UK, and focuses on advising companies in this geographical region.
Europe – Earth Capital has been involved in advising cleantech companies in Europe, reflecting a broader regional impact.

Industry

Private Equity – Involves the acquisition and management of private companies, typically in the form of investment and advisory services.
Sustainability Advisory – Focuses on advising and guiding businesses to achieve sustainability goals, often aligning with environmental and social governance (ESG) metrics.

Financials

Participants

Name	Role	Type	Description
Stakeholderz	Bidding Company	Companies	A corporate advisor in the private investment markets, specializing in sustainability-driven businesses and M&A advisory services.
Earth Capital	Target company	Companies	An investment adviser focused on supporting UK and European cleantech companies with sustainability at the core.
Gordon Power	Advisor	People	Co-founder of Earth Capital Holdings and new member of the Earth Capital Advisory Board, offering expertise for the transition.
Earth Capital Holdings	Selling Company	Companies	Previously owned the Earth Capital brand and Earth Dividend model before selling to Stakeholderz.
Robert Timms	Director	People	Director at Stakeholderz, involved in strategic decisions and the integration of the Earth Dividend model.
Salvatore DUrso	Director	People	Director at Stakeholderz, overseeing the integration and strategic adjustments following the acquisition.