Our story

The Families for Nature Foundation was founded by Michael Blank and Manuel Linder to bring together a close network of families and individuals committed to Nature.

Michael and Manuel met more than three years ago and immediately recognized their shared mindset, values, and action-oriented approach. Their partnership brings together a complementary skill set:

Michael's deep expertise in the financial world, built over 25 years at Egerton Capital and Goldman Sachs, and through his long-standing work as a philanthropist in science, environmental protection and conservation.

Manuel brings his extensive network of families and individuals committed to impact through his role as President of Impact Gstaad.

Together, they have created The Families for Nature Foundation to unite like-minded families and individuals, to collaborate, exchange ideas and take meaningful action for nature.

Michael and Manuel are partners of Groundlake Partners AG which carries all administrative costs and personnel and event expenses of The Families for Nature Foundation.

Michael Blank

Michael Blank

President and Co-Founder

Manuel Linder

Manuel Linder

Co-Founder

The Families for Nature Foundation

Fondation des Fondateurs

The Families for Nature Foundation

Breitingerstrasse 35

8002 Zürich, Switzerland

The Families for Nature Foundation

im Stifterverband für die

Deutsche Wissenschaft e.V.

Baedekerstraße 1

45128 Essen

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