At Terra Natural Capital, we are committed to unlocking the full potential of carbon markets by providing flexible financing solutions for carbon removal and reduction projects. By working with project developers, corporate buyers, and institutional investors, we enable access to high-integrity carbon credits at scale.
Backed by Pala Investments and Bain Capital Partnership Strategies, our approach is rooted in deep expertise across real assets, commodity markets, and decarbonization investing. Our mission is clear: to bridge the financing gap and accelerate the development of projects that will define the next generation of carbon markets.
Delivering High-Integrity Carbon Removal at Scale
To date, we have invested in nature-based carbon removal projects globally, including mangrove restoration and afforestation, securing long-term credit supply to meet the growing demand for trusted carbon solutions.
“At Terra, we are built on three key pillars: legacy, accountability, and creativity—applying these values to scale carbon markets,” said Stephen Gill, Managing Partner at Terra. “With 2023 marking the earth’s hottest year on record, the need for innovative financing solutions to mitigate emissions has never been more urgent.”
A New Approach to Carbon Project Investment
Carbon markets face a critical challenge: traditional banks and financiers remain largely absent from these emerging sectors. Terra is stepping in to fill this gap, providing investment that enables best-in-class project developers to scale, while ensuring institutional-grade integrity and transparency.
Our investment focus includes:
✔️ Nature-based carbon removal – Restoring ecosystems through afforestation, reforestation, and blue carbon projects
✔️ High-impact energy efficiency – Supporting carbon reduction initiatives that deliver measurable, verifiable emissions cuts
✔️ Projects with strong co-benefits – Community-led initiatives that enhance biodiversity, restore ecosystems, and promote economic resilience
✔️ Projects in jurisdictions with advanced carbon market policies – Ensuring alignment with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and evolving compliance markets
Meeting the Rising Demand for Carbon Removals
Carbon credits and natural climate solutions are critically undersupplied, even as corporate demand grows. Research suggests that by 2030, voluntary carbon markets could see demand for up to 2.6 gigatonnes of credits, with nature-based solutions playing a key role in mitigating climate change.
“We see a compelling, generational opportunity to support project developers and scale carbon credit markets,” said Erica Vertefeuille, Managing Partner at Terra. “By unlocking flexible project finance, we are setting the foundation for natural capital as an asset class.”
Partnering to Build the Future of Carbon Markets
“At Bain Capital Partnership Strategies, we are excited to partner with the Terra team to invest in large-scale, high-integrity carbon reduction projects,” said Michael Schor, Managing Director at Bain Capital Partnership Strategies. “As corporate demand grows, Terra’s ability to provide flexible institutional project finance will help address the acute shortage of high-integrity carbon credits.”
With backgrounds in environmental science and investment, Terra’s team have spent their careers designing innovative, flexible financing solutions for decarbonization and energy transition projects. Now, we’re applying that expertise to scale the carbon markets of the future.