LGT Venture Philanthropy helps build resilient, inclusive and prosperous communities and contributes to healthy ecosystems by supporting locally based organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa and India. With teams in Switzerland, Kenya and India, we focus on complementary, scalable solutions that span health, education and the environment.
The Princely Family’s long-term vision and commitment to sustainability are deeply rooted in LGT’s corporate culture. LGT Venture Philanthropy was founded in line with LGT’s philosophy of thinking and acting in a way that is both responsible and sustainable. In 2021, LGT committed to reducing its emissions to zero by 2030. LGT feels an obligation, across all its locations, to contribute to a society worth living in. Besides philanthropy, this approach can take many forms, including impact investing and engaging for sustainability.
Board members support the growth of our portfolio organizations toward achieving our shared goals: improving the quality of life of people facing disadvantages, contributing to healthy ecosystems, and building resilient, inclusive and prospering communities.
LGT Venture Philanthropy is committed to learning and improving. This includes building trusted partnerships with our portfolio organizations and listening to what they have to say. We are dedicated to reflecting gender diversity in our team and within our leadership. Our fundamental values demonstrate what we ASPIRE to:
Contact us to find out more about LGT Venture Philanthropy. Please note that we cannot consider any unsolicited funding proposals