Overview
LGT Capital Partners is one of the largest independent alternative investment managers globally, with approximately $85 billion in assets under management. The firm is headquartered in Pfaeffikon, Switzerland, and is part of the LGT Group, the private banking and asset management organization owned by the Princely House of Liechtenstein.
LGT Capital Partners manages fund-of-funds, secondary, and co-investment programs across private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and hedge funds. The firm’s scale and long track record make it one of the most significant institutional buyers in the alternatives market. LGT Capital Partners’ anchor capital from the Liechtenstein royal family provides stability and long-term alignment that many institutional investors value.
The firm’s investment team operates globally, with professionals covering GPs and markets across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. LGT Capital Partners evaluates hundreds of fund opportunities annually and maintains a selective approach to new GP relationships while supporting existing partners through re-up commitments and co-investment capital.
How to Approach
GPs seeking commitments from LGT Capital Partners should understand that the firm has a large team and a structured evaluation process. LGT evaluates GPs across strategy, track record, team, governance, ESG practices, and fund terms. The firm has high standards and invests across a wide range of fund sizes and strategies.
LGT Capital Partners is open to both established managers and emerging GPs with institutional-quality track records and differentiated strategies. The firm’s global office network means that GPs can engage with locally based investment professionals who understand regional market dynamics. GPs offering co-investment rights alongside fund commitments will find additional interest, as LGT has a significant co-investment program.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the relationship between LGT Capital Partners and the Liechtenstein royal family?
LGT Capital Partners is part of the LGT Group, the private banking and asset management group owned by the Princely House of Liechtenstein. The Liechtenstein royal family is the anchor investor in LGT Capital Partners' fund vehicles, providing long-term, patient capital alongside institutional co-investors. This ownership structure gives LGT Capital Partners a stable capital base and alignment with long-duration investment strategies.
What asset classes does LGT Capital Partners cover?
LGT Capital Partners manages investments across private equity, real estate, infrastructure, private credit, and hedge funds. Within private equity, the firm covers buyout, growth equity, and venture capital through primary fund commitments, secondaries, and co-investments. The firm's multi-asset-class approach allows it to construct diversified alternatives portfolios for institutional clients.
What is LGT Capital Partners' geographic coverage?
LGT Capital Partners invests globally with offices in Switzerland, Ireland, the United States, Japan, Australia, and other locations. The firm's global presence supports local sourcing and GP relationship management across major private equity markets in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
