LGT Venture Philanthropy Partnering locally to build resilient communities and healthy ecosystems

LGT Venture Philanthropy strives to improve the quality of life of people facing disadvantages, contribute to healthy ecosystems and build resilient, inclusive, and prosperous communities. We strengthen the capabilities of locally rooted organisations delivering effective, scalable solutions to systemic problems across health, education and environment. Partnerships are central to our approach, enabling us to amplify impact and create lasting change together.

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Approach

We provide funding, business expertise and access to relevant networks.

Portfolio

LGT Venture Philanthropy develops thesis-driven strategies and builds thematic portfolios of solutions to enable lasting systemic change.

LGT Impact Fellowship

We connect experienced professionals with our portfolio organisations looking for talent.
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News

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LGT Venture Philanthropy extends partnership with Harambee

LGT Venture Philanthropy (LGT VP) is delighted to announce the extension of its long‑standing partnership with Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, reinforcing its commitment to tackling youth unemployment in South Africa through systems‑level change and large‑scale collaboration.
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LGT Venture Philanthropy renews its partnership with National Geographic Pristine Seas

LGT Venture Philanthropy is pleased to renew its partnership with National Geographic Pristine Seas to help accelerate large-scale ocean protection ahead of the global 30x30 target. Through this collaboration, we will support efforts to establish large, highly protected marine areas that...

Insights

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Scaling with Government: The government's perspective on what nonprofits and funders need to do differently

This study by Spring Impact, in partnership with Instiglio and LGT Venture Philanthropy, shows that nonprofits often struggle to scale through government systems despite strong evidence, due to the complexity of government adoption, financing, and delivery. Drawing on 12 cases and 30...
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It's About Contribution, Not Attribution

Oliver Karius (CEO, LGT Venture Philanthropy) Silvia Bastante de Unverhau (LGT Philanthropy Advisory) reflect on how families and funders are responding to today's rapidly shifting global landscape. They highlight why long-term partnerships, cross-sector collaboration, and values-driven giving...

Reports

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LGT Venture Philanthropy Impact Review 2024

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LGT Venture Philanthropy Annual Review 2024

LGT Impact Fellowship

LGT Impact Fellows strengthen our portfolio’s capabilities to tackle health, education and environmental challenges. Read their reports from the field.