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About LGT VP

About LGT Venture Philanthropy

LGT Venture Philanthropy (LGT VP) is an independent charitable foundation established in 2007. With teams in Switzerland, Sub-Saharan Africa, and India, the foundation strives to improve the quality of life of people facing disadvantages, contribute to healthy ecosystems, and build resilient, inclusive, and prosperous communities. It does this by strengthening the capabilities of locally rooted partner organisations that deliver effective, scalable solutions to systemic problems across the health, education, and environment sectors and that contribute directly to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The foundation provides flexible, multi-year core funding and builds long-term partnerships to catalyse collaboration and collective impact. In addition, the LGT Impact Fellowship matches experienced professionals with partner organisations providing them with strategic business expertise. Since 2007, LGT VP has supported 80 organisations, facilitating the matching of over 200 fellows and contributing to improving the lives of more than 17 million people.  

 

About Lightrock

Lightrock has been a pioneer in impact investing - its activities were initiated by the Princely House of Liechtenstein in 2007 and are backed by LGT, the international private banking and asset management group. Through this close partnership, Lightrock has grown to become a leading global impact investing platform seeking ambitious social, environmental and financial returns.
Lightrock’s investments demonstrably contribute to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through active and thoughtful engagement with businesses that contribute positively to humankind and the planet, Lightrock pursues opportunities with the objective to enhance long-term value creation with attractive financial returns alongside societal, environmental, and technological innovation.

For more information about us, visit our websites on LGT Venture Philanthropy and Lightrock.