Galvanize Climate Solutions provides portfolio management for pooled vehicles and portfolio management for institutions. The firm advises 16 private funds.
Galvanize Climate Solutions reports 18 clients. They include 18 pooled investment vehicles. Of its assets, 100.0% ($6.98B across 19 accounts) are managed with discretion. Of its clients, 14% are outside the U.S.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Pooled investment vehicles | 100% | 96% |
| Other investment advisers | Fewer than 5 | 4% |
Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pooled investment vehicles | 18 | $6.68B | 95.7% | $371M |
| Other investment advisers | Fewer than 5 | $300M | 4.3% | — |
| Total | 18 | $6.98B | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 18
- Regulatory AUM
- $6.68B
- AUM share
- 95.7%
- Avg. per client
- $371M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $300M
- AUM share
- 4.3%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 18
- Regulatory AUM
- $6.98B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 14%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 16
Galvanize Climate Solutions is paid through a percentage of assets under management and performance-based fees; its fees and minimums are set out in its brochures on the SEC website.
Kathryn Hall is CEO; the leadership team includes Chief Operating Officer Christian Artmann, Chief Financial Officer Adam Handlos and Chief Compliance Officer Christopher Fadeff. It has 73 employees, 39 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
Kathryn HallChief Executive Officer, Co-Chair, Founder and Board Member
Adam HandlosChief Financial Officer
Christian ArtmannChief Operating Officer, Board Member and General Counsel
Christopher FadeffChief Compliance Officer
John KerryCo-Chair and Board Member
Thomas SteyerCo-Chair and Member of the Board of Directors- Marc BenioffTrustee of the Marc R. Benioff Revocable Trust U/A/D 12/3/2014
- Kathryn TaylorTrustee of the Steyer/Taylor Revocable Trust
Staff
- 73 employees
- 39 in advisory functions
- Owns 10% to 25% of Galvanize Climate Solutions LLC
Kah21 LLC
Control person · since July 2021
- Owns 75% or more of Kah21 LLC
Kathryn Hall
Control person · since July 2021
- Owns 10% to 25% of Galvanize Climate Solutions LLC
LT30, LLC
since July 2021
- Owns 10% to 25% of Galvanize Climate Solutions LLC
Steyer/Taylor Revocable Trust
since October 2021
- Owns 10% to 25% of Galvanize Climate Solutions LLC
Kathryn Taylor
since October 2021
- Owns 10% to 25% of Galvanize Climate Solutions LLC
Thomas Steyer
Control person · since July 2026
- Owns 5% to 10% of Galvanize Climate Solutions LLC
The Marc R. Benioff Revocable Trust U/A/D 12/3/2014
since October 2021
- Owns 5% to 10% of Galvanize Climate Solutions LLC
Marc Benioff
since October 2021
- Owns 5% to 10% of Galvanize Climate Solutions LLC
2017 Investment LLC
since October 2021
- Owns 75% or more of 2017 Investment LLC
Three Cairns Foundation, Inc.
since December 2017
- Owns 5% to 10% of Galvanize Climate Solutions LLC
Emerson Collective Investments LLC
since October 2021
- Owns 75% or more of Emerson Collective Investments LLC
Laurene Powell Jobs Trust
since June 2012
Laurene Jobs
Trustee · since June 2012
- Owns 5% to 10% of Galvanize Climate Solutions LLC
John Kerry
Control person · since September 2024
Galvanize Climate Solutions’ regulatory assets grew 13.5× from $516M (March 2022) to $6.98B (July 2026); clients rose from 1 to 18 and employees from 24 to 73.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $6.98B | 18 | 73 | 10 |
| March 2025 | $6.84B | 14 | 78 | 9 |
| May 2024 | $1.18B | 8 | 58 | 9 |
| March 2023 | $926M | 5 | 52 | 9 |
| March 2022 | $516M | 1 | 24 | 4 |
Besides its headquarters, Galvanize Climate Solutions has 9 offices (7 private residences, listed without an address), with 3 listed addresses in the U.S. and abroad.
California · 1 listed address
- 111 Sutter Street, 10th Floor, San FranciscoHQ
New York · 1 listed address
- 251 Park Avenue South, New York
International offices
- 7-10 CHANDOS STREET, LONDON, W1G 9DQ, United Kingdom
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Galvanize Climate Solutions LLC
- Headquarters
- 111 Sutter Street, 10th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104-4545
- Website
- Not reported
- Phone
- 415-757-6600
- @galvanizellc
- SEC file
- 801-122755
- Structure
- Delaware LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Galvanize Climate Solutions has custody of client assets.
At year end, Galvanize Climate Solutions’ separately managed accounts were mostly in cash (100%).
What the accounts hold
- Cash100%
How many clients does Galvanize Climate Solutions have?
Galvanize Climate Solutions has 18 clients and manages $6.98 billion for them, as of July 2026. They include 18 pooled investment vehicles.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 14 July 2026
What services does Galvanize Climate Solutions offer?
Galvanize Climate Solutions provides portfolio management for pooled vehicles and portfolio management for institutions.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How many financial advisors does Galvanize Climate Solutions have?
Galvanize Climate Solutions has 0 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 73 employees, and 39 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Galvanize Climate Solutions invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Galvanize Climate Solutions’ separately managed accounts held 100% cash and equivalents. It advises 16 private funds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Galvanize Climate Solutions?
Galvanize Climate Solutions is owned through holding companies by Kathryn Hall and Three Cairns Foundation, Inc. Its direct owners are Kah21 LLC, LT30, LLC, the Marc R. Benioff Revocable Trust U/A/D 12/3/2014, Marc Benioff, 2017 Investment LLC, Steyer/Taylor Revocable Trust, Kathryn Taylor, Emerson Collective Investments LLC, John Kerry and Thomas Steyer, each holding 25% or less.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 14 July 2026
How does Galvanize Climate Solutions get paid?
Galvanize Climate Solutions is paid through a percentage of assets under management and performance-based fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Is Galvanize Climate Solutions registered with the SEC?
Yes, Galvanize Climate Solutions has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 26 November 2021. Its CRD number is 316994 and its SEC file number is 801-122755.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 14 July 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Galvanize Climate Solutions?
Galvanize Climate Solutions’ main office is at 111 Sutter Street, 10th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104-4545. Its phone number is 415-757-6600.