There are many entities that would be very interested in...

There are many entities that would be very interested in speaking with IVZ about providing funds using the Carbon Offset program as a very strong platform. Banks are banks but there are numerous other sources of funds. Plenty of money out there looking for a good home.
For example, my private company handles the investment funds for a number of Family Offices all of whom have strong positive views on carbon capture. We have many investments in Africa.
A rich resource are the Ivy League Colleges (Harvard, Stanford, Yale etc) who have billions to invest and they are very strongly motivated to promote any and all "climate change" opportunities. IVZ fits perfectly with their
However, I would want to see some immediate changes to the Board to provide much needed expertise in CR,PR and general administration.
SM is a terrific asset but he now needs to surround himself with top class people who are experienced in building and operating large corporates.
The original team has already been well rewarded.