The Lightsmith Group Information

Lightsmith pioneered the adaptation and resilience (A&R) investment space by launching the first dedicated growth equity fund focused on adaptation and resilience (Climate Policy Initiative, 2022), helping to define what experts recognize as an “inevitable” (GIC) or “unavoidable” (GARI) investment opportunity likely to exceed $1 trillion by 2030. Lightsmith actively invests in growth-stage companies that provide solutions to help society and the economy adapt to the increasing risk and impact of climate change and works with world-class management teams to scale resilience solutions globally. Its investment strategy combines deep-sector expertise, active partnership, and a proprietary framework for identifying companies positioned to lead the A&R economy. Lightsmith’s investments produce measurable environmental and social benefits, helping businesses and communities adapt to climate change disruptions worldwide. The Fund created the first Impact Measurement System for adaptation and resilience, using baseline indicators and Key Performance Indicators to measure each investment’s impact. 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.