Benjamin Bronfman Net Worth

What Is Benjamin Bronfman Net Worth?

Benjamin Zachary Bronfman, born on August 6, 1982, is an American businessman, musician, and activist. As of 2024 and 2025, Benjamin Bronfman’s Net Worth is estimated to be $100 million [2, 3, 10, 11, 16].

Early Life and Education

Benjamin Zachary Bronfman was born in New York City to Sherry Brewer, an African American actress, and Edgar Bronfman Jr., the former CEO of Warner Music Group [1, 3, 4]. He has two sisters, Hannah and Vanessa [1]. Briefly living in London during his father’s tenure as managing director of Seagram Distilleries Europe, the family returned to New York in 1984 when his father became president of Seagram’s U.S. marketing division [1]. He attended Collegiate High School in New York City, graduating in 2000, and then enrolled in Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts, to study politics and law but did not complete his studies [1, 2, 11, 18].

Business Ventures and Investments Contributing to Benjamin Bronfman’s Net Worth

Bronfman’s business ventures significantly contribute to his $100 million net worth [2, 3, 10, 11, 16].

• Global Thermostat: In 2007, Bronfman co-founded Global Thermostat with Columbia University economist Graciela Chichilnisky, becoming a founding partner and director [1, 2, 3]. The company focuses on direct carbon dioxide removal from the Earth’s atmosphere. In November 2010, Global Thermostat completed its first pilot plant at The Stanford Research Institute [1]. Bronfman directed one of the first investments into Global Thermostat and his father became Executive Chairman [5, 13, 17].
• DGH: In 2018, Bronfman founded DGH, an investment firm for the medical cannabis industry, which invested in Bedrocan International [1, 3, 5]. He served on the board of directors at Bedrocan International, a European pharmaceutically focused medical cannabis API supply company, from 2018 to 2023 [1, 3, 5].
• Electric Tree: After directing over $150 million in capital investments, Bronfman founded a new startup called Electric Tree focused on accelerating private and public demand for Direct Air Capture [5].
• Algae Systems, LLC: Bronfman also serves as an advisor for Algae Systems, LLC [2, 4, 17].
• Regeneration.VC LLC: Bronfman is also an Advisory Board Member at Regeneration.VC LLC [18].

Music Career and Green Owl Records

Bronfman has been involved in the music industry since his youth [1].

• The Exit: Bronfman met Gunnar Olsen in high school, and they performed in various bands together [1]. In 2000, while attending Emerson College, Bronfman met Jeff DaRosa, and together they formed The Exit, a New York City-based indie/post-punk/reggae group [1, 2, 6]. The Exit released two albums [1, 6]. Ben Brewer was on lead guitar and vocals, and Gunnar Olsen played drums [6].
• Green Owl Records: Bronfman founded Green Owl Records in 2006, describing it as the world’s first sustainability-focused record label [1, 2, 3]. SEC filings indicate that Warner Music Group (WMG), then led by his father Edgar Bronfman Jr., approved a distribution and upstream deal with Green Owl Records [8].
• Collaborations: Bronfman contributed to Kanye West’s track “Monster” and received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Song for his collaborative contribution to Kanye West’s single “New Slaves” featured on the album Yeezus [1, 2, 3]. He co-produced the track “Monster” which was included on Kanye West’s Grammy Award-winning album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy [1].

Family Wealth and Personal Life

Benjamin Bronfman is a member of the Bronfman family, known for its wealth and influence [3, 4, 14].

• Family Connections: His father, Edgar Bronfman Jr., is the former CEO of Warner Music Group [1, 3]. His grandfather, Edgar M. Bronfman, was ranked No. 123 on Forbes’ 2009 list of the 400 richest Americans [14].
• Relationship with M.I.A.: Bronfman met British rapper M.I.A. in 2008 [1]. They became engaged, and M.I.A. gave birth to their son on February 13, 2009 [1, 4]. The couple separated in February 2012 [1, 7]. M.I.A has been struggling to maintain custody ever since they separated in 2012 and had a custody battle with Benjamin Bronfman [7, 15].

Activism and Non-Profit Work

Benjamin Bronfman has been actively involved in various non-profit and activist efforts [1].

• Cannabis Advocacy: Since 2010, Bronfman has been involved in cannabis advocacy, promoting legislative changes to grant patients access to cannabis [1].
• Board Memberships: He has served on the boards of non-profit organizations such as Pioneer Works, Liberty Science Center, Americans for Safe Access, and the 15 Percent Pledge [1, 5].
• Charity Boxing Match: In 2017, Bronfman participated in a charity boxing match in London against Kweku Mandela to raise awareness and funds against animal poaching [1].