Value proposition

Founded in 2016, The Lightsmith Group (Lightsmith) is a global investment platform focused on generating superior returns aligned with sustainable principles.

Lightsmith’s focus is global alternative investing in accordance with environment, social and governance (ESG) standards, with an initial emphasis on climate finance and global growth markets.

Headquartered in New York and San Francisco, Lightsmith’s partners have over 35 years of experience in private equity, venture capital and government, including over 15 years of experience in emerging markets, and particular expertise with public-private investments.

private equity, growth equity, venture capital, alternative investing, blended finance, impact investing, ESG, development finance, emerging markets, asset allocation, climate resilience, climate change, climate finance, and infrastructure