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LGT Venture Philanthropy is an independent charitable foundation that supports organizations and companies operating mainly in developing countries, who implement solutions that contribute directly to the achievement of the SDGs.

Our vision and mission is embedded in LGT’s 90-year-old tradition of creating, preserving and increasing lasting value.

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We support the growth of innovative social organizations by providing them with a tailored combination of growth capital, access to business skills, management know-how and strategic advice. We offer capacity building support to drive innovation and maximize societal return.

Our approach provides tailored support to scalable solutions to large-scale problems.

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Our portfolio organizations strive to solve some of the world’s most pressing societal problems. With effective scalable models they have the potential to improve the quality of life of millions of underserved people.

Since inception, LGT VP has supported 51 social organizations.

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Interested in using your professional skills in a meaningful way? Register and apply for the LGT Impact Fellowship Program.

Apply for the Fellowship Program

We are welcoming applications for the LGT Impact Fellowship again in March 2019 for the intake starting in July 2019.

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Learn more about the Fellowship Program

The LGT Impact Fellowship connects professionals with our portfolio companies to create win-win partnerships

In order to grow their business, purpose-driven companies with innovative solutions to social and environmental challenges need the right set of business skills and management know-how. However, scarce financial resources and limited recruitment reach often prevent them from having access to sufficient talent.

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Register and apply

Interested in using your skills to create positive impact? Register and apply now for our Fellowship Program.

Become an LGT Impact Fellow

Preparation

The preparation process for Fellows culminates in a 5-days kick-off workshop to meet peers and our team and learn from past experience.

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In the field

Fellows work on the ground with our portfolio companies: a win-win situation with tangible benefits for all parties involved.

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"Instead of saving a corporation cents on the dollar, I am trying to increase the number of women who are able to access life-saving care. Spreadsheet models become infinitely more interesting when applied in that context!"
Cynthia Schweer, LGT Impact Fellow 2009