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building

a sustainable

future

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We back purpose-driven companies tackling the world’s biggest challenges.

portfolio impact

32m

lives touched

9m

patients provided access to affordable healthcare

5m

students helped to achieve better educational outcomes

300k

critical eye care treatments provided

34m

tons
potential CO2e avoided

30

Mm³
potable water provided

386

MW
renewable energy capacity installed

1m

rural households electrified with green energy

1.3m

SMEs supported to increase productivity

1.8bn

USD
of loans disbursed to SMEs

25k

businesses with improved customer communication

154k

small merchants provided with better payment solution

32m

lives touched

9m

patients provided access to affordable healthcare

5m

students helped to achieve better educational outcomes

300k

critical eye care treatments provided

34m

tons
potential CO2e avoided

30

Mm³
potable water provided

386

MW
renewable energy capacity installed

1m

rural households electrified with green energy

1.3m

SMEs supported to increase productivity

1.8bn

USD
of loans disbursed to SMEs

25k

businesses with improved customer communication

154k

small merchants provided with better payment solution

32m

lives touched

9m

patients provided access to affordable healthcare

5m

students helped to achieve better educational outcomes

300k

critical eye care treatments provided

34m

tons
potential CO2e avoided

30

Mm³
potable water provided

386

MW
renewable energy capacity installed

1m

rural households electrified with green energy

1.3m

SMEs supported to increase productivity

1.8bn

USD
of loans disbursed to SMEs

25k

businesses with improved customer communication

154k

small merchants provided with better payment solution

32m

lives touched

9m

patients provided access to affordable healthcare

5m

students helped to achieve better educational outcomes

300k

critical eye care treatments provided

34m

tons
potential CO2e avoided

30

Mm³
potable water provided

386

MW
renewable energy capacity installed

1m

rural households electrified with green energy

1.3m

SMEs supported to increase productivity

1.8bn

USD
of loans disbursed to SMEs

25k

businesses with improved customer communication

154k

small merchants provided with better payment solution

investing in solutions
to global challenges

Through active and thoughtful engagement with businesses that contribute positively to humankind and the planet, we pursue opportunities with the objective to enhance long-term value creation with attractive financial returns alongside societal, environmental, and technological innovation.

Impact is core to our strategy - our rigorous proprietary impact measurement, analysis and management approach allows targeted impact tracking and drives substantial value creation. Lightrock’s investments demonstrably contribute to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

assets under
management

Lightrock invests in businesses that have product-market fit and scalability across our core impact themes, with a European and global geographical reach.

‍5.5 billion
USD

investing
since

Through our partnership with LGT, Lightrock is grounded in more than a century of experience in finance, including 15 years in impact investing.

2009

portfolio
companies

Lightrock’s approach to value creation and impact management makes us an attractive partner for purpose-driven entrepreneurs.

90+

investments in

Lightrock’s broad geographic reach and cross-sectoral investment approach enables diversification and the leveraging of best-practice.

5 continents,
14 countries,
7 sectors

team members

Our diverse global team has extensive experience in investing and a strong track record in leadership, entrepreneurship, and portfolio management, combined with deep and broad networks regionally and globally.

120+

selected portfolio companies

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planet
Zurich, Switzerland

Global Climate Solutions platform for strategies that turn climate action into long-term business opportunities for companies, governments and organisations.

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southpole.com
Planet
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Dresden, Germany

Global leading developer and manufacturer of green hydrogen technologies, enabling the transition to sustainable hydrogen as a climate-neutral alternative to fossil fuels.

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sunfire.de
Planet
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Munich, Germany

The world’s first entirely electric vertical take-off and landing jet aiming to reduce travel carbon emissions.

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lilium.com
People
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Cambridge, United Kingdom

Medical technology company offering next-gen robotic systems aiming to make minimal access surgery available for everyone who needs it.

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cmrsurgical.com
Productivity
San Mateo, United States

Leading graph database platform that drives innovation and competitive advantage by revealing how people, processes, locations and systems are interrelated.

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neo4j.com
Productivity
‍
New York City, United States

Centralised data platform for Everyday AI, systemising the use of data for exceptional business results.

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dataiku.com
productivity
São Paulo, Brazil

One of the fastest growing fintechs in Latin America, reinvented the lending experience with an asset-light business model and significantly decreased the high interest burden for Brazilian citizens.

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creditas.com
planet
Nairobi, Kenya

Pioneer of one of the world's most advanced Pay-As-You-Go platforms to upgrade millions of lives in East Africa.

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m-kopa.com
planet
Lagos, Nigeria

Leading technology-enabled company driven by a vision to solve the mobility challenges in Africa.

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max.ng
planet
Chennai, India

One of India's fastest growing Agri-Tech companies which deploys technology to reduce value loss in the value chain.

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waycool.in
people
São Paulo, Brazil

A high-quality, affordable primary healthcare and diagnostics platform via a network of clinics to Brazil’s low to middle income population. 

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drconsulta.com
planet
São Paulo, Brazil

The leading privately held provider of water sourcing and wastewater recycling in Brazil.

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generalwater.com.br
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Europe
Europe
Africa
Africa
India
Latin America
Latin America

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September 26, 2024
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Lightrock participates in $80m Series C funding round for Distribusion
September 24, 2024
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M-KOPA surpasses 5 million customers in 5 African markets, unlocking a total of $1.5 billion in credit

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September 24, 2024
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M-KOPA surpasses 5 million customers in 5 African markets, unlocking a total of $1.5 billion in credit
September 20, 2024
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US Department of Energy selects Group14 for up to $200m award to build 7,200 metric tonne silane plant

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September 20, 2024
portfolio news
US Department of Energy selects Group14 for up to $200m award to build 7,200 metric tonne silane plant
September 19, 2024
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Satispay accelerates its corporate welfare offerings with Satispay Buoni Acquisto

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September 19, 2024
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Satispay accelerates its corporate welfare offerings with Satispay Buoni Acquisto
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August 29, 2024
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Creditas reinvests all profits to accelerate expansion
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latin america
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Frete.com launches AI technology and aims to double carriers’ profits
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Frete.com launches AI technology and aims to double carriers’ profits
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TUL launches loans for hardware stores and construction professionals
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TUL launches loans for hardware stores and construction professionals
latin america
June 27, 2024
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'ESG is elementary, but impact investments [...] need to be the focus,' says Lightrock Head of Impact LatAm Tatiana Sasson
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'ESG is elementary, but impact investments [...] need to be the focus,' says Lightrock Head of Impact LatAm Tatiana Sasson
latin america
September 24, 2024
portfolio news
M-KOPA surpasses 5 million customers in 5 African markets, unlocking a total of $1.5 billion in credit
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portfolio news
M-KOPA surpasses 5 million customers in 5 African markets, unlocking a total of $1.5 billion in credit
africa
August 27, 2024
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4G Capital Founder & CEO discusses its support for female entrepreneurs, evolving AI capabilities, and plans for product diversification
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4G Capital Founder & CEO discusses its support for female entrepreneurs, evolving AI capabilities, and plans for product diversification
africa
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Lula empowers SMEs to gain "big brand exposure" through free advertising scheme
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Lula empowers SMEs to gain "big brand exposure" through free advertising scheme
africa
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'Scaling is unique in the African market,' says Lightrock Partner Arul Thomas
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'Scaling is unique in the African market,' says Lightrock Partner Arul Thomas
africa
September 26, 2024
investments
Lightrock participates in $80m Series C funding round for Distribusion
September 26, 2024
investments
Lightrock participates in $80m Series C funding round for Distribusion
europe
September 19, 2024
portfolio news
Satispay accelerates its corporate welfare offerings with Satispay Buoni Acquisto
September 19, 2024
portfolio news
Satispay accelerates its corporate welfare offerings with Satispay Buoni Acquisto
europe
September 17, 2024
portfolio news
Group14 delivers its advanced silicon battery material to 100+ customers worldwide from an EV-scale factory
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Group14 delivers its advanced silicon battery material to 100+ customers worldwide from an EV-scale factory
europe
September 13, 2024
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Sunfire to build 100-megawatt electrolyser for RWE
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Sunfire to build 100-megawatt electrolyser for RWE
europe
September 10, 2024
Porter sees sharp increase in FY24 revenue led by intra-city logistics demand
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Porter sees sharp increase in FY24 revenue led by intra-city logistics demand
india
September 9, 2024
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Niyo launches outward remittance service to support Indian students abroad
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Niyo launches outward remittance service to support Indian students abroad
india
September 6, 2024
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Bugworks Research's antibiotic is making waves in the fight against antimicrobial resistance
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Bugworks Research's antibiotic is making waves in the fight against antimicrobial resistance
india
August 28, 2024
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Shiprocket expands into marine freight
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Shiprocket expands into marine freight
india
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