Lightsmith Group

The Lightsmith Group operates as a growth equity firm dedicated to investing in companies that develop solutions for climate adaptation and resilience. The firm provides capital and strategic support to growth-stage businesses focused on mitigating the impacts of climate change across various sectors, including water management, data analytics, and resilient infrastructure. Their investment strategy targets innovative technologies and services that help societies and economies adjust to evolving environmental conditions.

The firm was co-founded in 2016 by Jay Koh, who serves as Managing Director. Koh brings over two decades of experience in both investing and public policy, which shaped the firm's unique focus. The insight behind Lightsmith Group stemmed from the recognized and growing imperative to address climate change's increasing risks and impacts, leading them to establish one of the first private equity funds exclusively concentrated on climate adaptation and resilience.

Lightsmith Group partners with companies whose products and services are adopted by a wide array of users, from municipalities and industrial clients to agricultural businesses, all seeking effective climate solutions. The firm’s long-term vision is to accelerate the development and deployment of technologies that foster global climate resilience, enabling communities and industries to thrive in a changing world. They aim to drive systemic change by supporting commercially viable solutions for a sustainable future.