WHO WE ARE
We are a private equity firm, but we aren’t just investors. We are farmers, foresters, researchers, and entrepreneurs working to solve problems at the intersection of finance, land stewardship, agriculture, processing, and food.
Grounded Capital is part of an evolving ecosystem of people using regenerative practices to build healthier financial, ecological, and social systems.
TEAM
At Grounded, we believe we have the experience, relationships, and rigor to deliver on our values while generating returns at scale.
Stephen Hohenrieder
CEO & Founder
William Culler-Chase
Principal & Co-Founder
Jeff Ambrose
Valuation & Portfolio Reporting Manager
Emma Broderick
Senior Associate
Zhun Che
Associate
Jennifer Ciresi
General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer
Kaela Colwell
Associate General Counsel
Paul Cutillo
Principal
Debra DeFrancesco
Chief People Officer
Mike Denny
Principal
Nathan Green
Managing Director
Erica Hays
Office Experience Manager
Megan Landen
Receptionist & Administrative Assistant
Michelle Lapidus
Administrative Business Partner
Stina Mans
Vice President of Accounting
Lauren Morales
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Senna Ohlsson
Associate
Caroline Rosch
Chief Operating Officer
Mike Spanton
Director of Finance
Jan Voitehovich
Vice President
Eden Werring
Managing Director, Stakeholder Engagement
Vivian Wong
Vice President
