– LGT Capital Partners expands its venture capital platform with the addition of the core team of Sapphire Partners, effective 15 April 2026.
– The move strengthens LGT Capital Partners’ US presence and enhances its global venture capital investment capabilities.
– Sapphire Partners, the fund-investing arm of Sapphire Ventures, has been an LP for nearly 15 years, committing over USD 1.2 billion across more than 200 funds.
– The transitioning team is co-led by Elizabeth “Beezer” Clarkson, who has over 20 years of experience in US and global venture capital fund investing.
– The team includes six investment professionals with deep domain expertise and early access to promising venture talent.
– Thomas Kristensen, Partner at LGT Capital Partners, emphasizes that the expansion aligns with the firm’s strategic US growth priorities.
– The team from Sapphire Partners brings a proven track record, strong global venture relationships, and alignment with LGT Capital Partners’ long-term, partnership-focused approach.
– Sapphire Ventures, an enterprise AI-focused venture capital firm, manages over USD 10 billion in assets, investing directly in post-product-market fit companies and selectively in early-stage venture funds.
– Departing team members will support Sapphire Ventures in managing more than USD 2 billion in fund investments across the US, Europe, and Israel.
– Beezer Clarkson highlights shared long-term investment philosophy, durable partnerships, and focus on differentiated client outcomes as key motivations for joining LGT Capital Partners.
– LGT Capital Partners has nearly 30 years of experience in venture capital, with relationships with over 400 managers and a portfolio exceeding 15,000 underlying companies across direct co-investments and secondary transactions.
