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Mentions in press and media 11
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| Mar 29, 2023 | LGT Venture Philanthropy Partners with Quest Alliance to Make Youth in India 21st Century Ready | Bangalore, Karnataka, India LGT Venture Philanthropy Foundation (LGT VP) is delighted to announce its new partnership with Quest Alliance. Quest Alliance is a non-profit organization providing youth in India with transferable skills needed ... |
| Nov 22, 2016 | Aye Finance raises $10.3M to supply micro-loans to small companies in India | Aye Finance, a startup that specializes in micro-loans in India, has landed $10.3 million in new funding of its own led by LGT and existing investors SAIF Partners and Accion. The two-year-old company offers financing to small businesses ac... |
| Dec 9, 2014 | Tanzania’s pre-paid solar startup Off Grid Electric raises $16 million | Things are looking bright for East Africa this season. At least that’s the case for the solar as a service startup Off Grid Electric and its customers. Tanzanian-based solar company Off Grid Electric has raised a massive US$16-million (abou... |
| Dec 9, 2014 | Tanzania’s pre-paid solar startup Off Grid Electric raises $16 million | Things are looking bright for East Africa this season. At least that’s the case for the solar as a service startup Off Grid Electric and its customers. Tanzanian-based solar company Off Grid Electric has raised a massive US$16-million (abo... |
| Sep 9, 2014 | 5 bright startups lighting up the African continent using solar power | From warding off lions in rural areas to allowing a child to study a few hours longer into the night, many startups in Africa have a unique edge as they try to tackle real social problems. A good example of this is energy – though the conti... |
| Sep 9, 2014 | 5 bright startups lighting up the African continent using solar power | From warding off lions in rural areas to allowing a child to study a few hours longer into the night, many startups in Africa have a unique edge as they try to tackle real social problems. A good example of this is energy – though the conti... |
| Aug 22, 2014 | Bright Idea: Startup Finds Unexpected Use for Solar-Powered Lights | August 22, 2014 2 min read Keeping hungry lions from attacking farm animals in rural Africa -- or anywhere -- is no easy feat, especially in the dark. Bright light helps keep the fierce predators at bay, something that’s hard to come by aft... |
| Sep 25, 2013 | „Bei Stiftungen gibt es für Start-ups noch viel Potenzial“ | |
| Aceleradora de negócios ‘com impacto socioambiental positivo’ abre inscrições para startups | A consultoria Quintessa e a investidora LGT Venture Philanthropy anunciaram hoje a abertura de inscrições para o programa da aceleradora SWAP (Smiling World Accelerator Program), focada em negócios com “impacto socioambiental positivo”. As ... |
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FAQ about LGT Venture Philanthropy Foundation
When was LGT Venture Philanthropy Foundation founded?
LGT Venture Philanthropy Foundation was founded in 2007.
What has the press written about LGT Venture Philanthropy Foundation?
Parsers VC has collected 11 articles mentioning LGT Venture Philanthropy Foundation, among them “LGT Venture Philanthropy Partners with Quest Alliance to Make Youth in India 21st Century Ready” (Mar 29, 2023) and “Aye Finance raises $10.3M to supply micro-loans to small companies in India” (Nov 22, 2016).
Is LGT Venture Philanthropy Foundation still active?
Yes, LGT Venture Philanthropy Foundation is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Aug 26, 2024.