Europe

Launching the M&E Health Check tool – how LGT VP collaborated with IDinsight to support organizations in tapping into the potential of data

The ever-increasing need for data capacity among social organizations has led IDinsight and LGT Venture Philanthropy to embark on a joint journey with the mission to support organizations in tapping…more

6th February 2023,

LGT Team

Alumni Spotlight: Nathalie Moral, 2009 cohort

Nathalie was part of the very first Fellowship cohort in 2009, called iCats program at the time. Ever since her Fellowship at Escuela Nueva in Colombia she has pursued a…more

9th July 2021,

LGT Team

Interview with Tom Kagerer, Program Director of the LGT Impact Fellowship

Tom Kagerer is not only the Program Director of the LGT Impact Fellowship but was also part of the inaugural fellowship cohort in 2009. Over the past decade, Tom and…more

13th January 2020,

LGT Team

Reflections on ten years of the LGT Impact Fellowship

Since its inception in 2009, the LGT Impact Fellowship (called the iCats Program when it began) was created to help LGT Impact and LGT Venture Philanthropy’s portfolio companies bridge talent…more

1st April 2019,

LGT Team

Welcome Wholehearted ICats 2015

The last 5 days, I experienced something special. I felt the energy and power of a group of people, who are wholehearted. A group of people who came together in…more

10th February 2015,

LGT Team

Introducing the new ICats Fellows 2014 cohort

The ICats 2014 cohort arrived well in their Fellowship destinations early February 2014 to start working with their host organizations. LGT Venture Philanthropy would like to welcome this 12 outstanding…more

11th February 2014,

LGT Team

Impressions ICats 2013

ICats have unforgettable experiences during their capacity building Fellowship with LGT Venture Philanthropy, a leading impact investing organization. Enjoy their pictures - click on the pictures to see the full…more

10th February 2014,

LGT Team

Want to maximize impact? Invest in Public Goods

The growth of impact investing and social enterprise is a promising addition to the social sector but few organizations focus on what may be the most substantial type of investment:…more

25th June 2013,

LGT Impact Fellow

INSEAD 10-year Reunion

I went to my INSEAD 10-year reunion over the weekend in Fontainebleau (FBL), 55 klms outside of Paris. I also attended its Entrepreneurship Forum and Private Equity conference - I…more

28th May 2013,

LGT Impact Fellow

The 2013 iCat Fellowship Kickoff

Once again this year the fellowship class 2013 joined in Zurich for some great adventures and to build a bond that will last for the rest of their lives. This…more

9th February 2013,

LGT Team

Thanks iCats 2012

After a lot of ups and downs, learnings both in the workshop in Zurich and from the field, the iCats fellowship 2012 has come to a close. The majority of…more

9th February 2013,

LGT Team

Davos 2013 Last day …

To conclude my "Davos series," I think there is no better article that describes the event than one written by Nick Paumgarten of the New Yorker last year. It makes…more

26th January 2013,

LGT Impact Fellow