Neta x The Engine - GrantVestments for Climate Tough Tech

​Join Neta and The Engine on Thursday, May 28 at 1:00 pm ET to hear how catalytic philanthropy can move capital into the hardest technologies at the rate and scale they actually need.

​"Grantvestments" are how Neta describes it: philanthropic capital deployed into purpose-driven, for-profit companies, where exits recycle back to donors creating a virtuous cycle and unlocking capital built for the gap that venture and traditional grants both miss.

​At this event, Neta and The Engine will introduce their first joint Grantvestment opportunity in partnership with Foray, an MIT spinout incubated at The Engine. Founded by Dr. Ashley Beckwith, Foray is building the next generation of plant production by growing materials, molecules, and seeds directly from plant cells — unlocking harvest-free growth that scales without scaling extraction.

​We'll discuss how philanthropic capital can support companies like Foray as they move from lab to scale, and what that opportunity looks like for donors who want their giving to go further.

​You'll leave with:

• ​A clear framework for deploying philanthropic and DAF dollars into breakthrough science companies

• ​Real numbers from Foray's raise showing and how Grantvestments work in practice

• ​Next steps if you want to explore this approach for your own giving

​Who should attend? Angel and impact investors exploring early stage Tough Tech, donors with DAFs, family offices, foundation program officers, and advisors working with clients who want their philanthropy to unlock follow-on investment.