Approach

Venture Philanthropy is an approach to philanthropic giving that applies venture capital principles such as:

  • thorough due diligence
  • setting of clear objectives
  • tailored financing
  • close monitoring
  • hands-on support

LGT Venture Philanthropy makes use of grants, loans and equity investments with the explicit objective not to interfere with competition and in accordance with free market principles.

Investment Themes

LGT Venture Philanthropy focuses on the cooperation with organizations in the following three overarching themes:

Alleviation of human suffering

The emphasis lies on alleviating human suffering. Examples include organizations that seek to end child prostitution, strengthen gender equality, provide shelter and material assistance to orphans, the sick, the abandoned, the severely disabled, etc.

Education

The emphasis lies on education, learning and life-skills development. Examples are organizations which offer primary, secondary, and tertiary education and alternative education programmes, life-skills development, teacher training, social empowerment programmes etc.

Development of Sustainable Livelihoods

The emphasis lies on offering opportunities for people to create sustainable livelihoods for themselves. Examples include organizations which focus on sustainable agriculture, alternative and renewable energy, provision of clean water, energy efficiency solutions, etc.