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Key people at LGT Impact Ventures.
LGT Impact Ventures manages capital dedicated to generating both financial returns and measurable social or environmental impact. It identifies and invests in enterprises that offer scalable solutions addressing pressing global challenges, particularly in sectors such as health, education, and environmental sustainability. The firm employs a rigorous investment approach, integrating impact assessment throughout its due diligence and portfolio management.
The impetus for LGT Impact Ventures stems from the establishment of LGT Venture Philanthropy, an independent charitable foundation founded in 2007. This initiative arose from the insight that private capital could be strategically deployed to foster sustainable development and create positive change beyond traditional philanthropic models. Drawing on the extensive heritage and financial expertise of the broader LGT Group, owned by the Princely House of Liechtenstein, it leverages a long history in finance.
The firm's clientele includes discerning private and institutional investors seeking to align their financial objectives with a commitment to societal betterment. LGT Impact Ventures aims to empower innovative enterprises, providing them with the necessary capital and support to expand their reach and deepen their impact. Its long-term vision is to demonstrate the powerful synergy between financial success and positive global transformation, fostering a new paradigm for responsible investing.
Key people at LGT Impact Ventures.
LGT Impact Ventures has 3 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $13.0M Series B in Farmdrop in June 2018.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2018 | Farmdrop | $13.0M Series B | — | Atomico, Benchstrength, Bessemer Venture Partners, Converge Venture Partners, Craft Ventures, Defy Partners, Dimension Capital, Fitz Gate Ventures, Flybridge Capital Partners, M13, RED Swan Ventures, RTP Global, Sinai Ventures, Andreas EHN, Niklas Zennström, Belltown Ventures |
| Apr 3, 2018 | Varthana | $53.8M Series C | Ashish Agrawal | Elevar Equity, Kaizen Private Equity, Omidyar Network |
| Apr 15, 2016 | Varthana | $14.0M Series B | Kaizen Private Equity, Zephyr Peacock | Elevar Equity, Omidyar Network |