LGT Capital Partners has announced the expansion of its venture capital platform with the addition of the core team of Sapphire Partners, a US-based Limited Partner investing in early-stage venture capital funds.

Switzerland-headquartered LGT Capital Partners is a leading global specialist in alternative investing, with over $110bn in assets under management, more than 700 institutional clients in 50 countries, and offices in Hong Kong and Singapore.

Sapphire Partners, the fund investing arm of Sapphire Ventures, has invested as an LP for nearly 15 years, committing over $1.2bn across more than 200 funds, according to a statement by LGT Capital.

The team transitioning to LGT Capital Partners is co-led by Beezer Clarkson and comprises six investment professionals. The collaboration will take effect on 15 April 2026.

Thomas Kristensen, partner at LGT Capital Partners and responsible for the firm’s venture capital team, commented: “Expanding our venture capital platform in the US is a strategic priority for LGT Capital Partners. The investment professionals joining from Sapphire Partners bring a well-established track record, deep relationships across the global venture market and strong alignment with our long‑term view and partnership-oriented culture.”

Sapphire Ventures is an enterprise AI-focused venture capital firm with over $10bn in assets under management. The firm’s core strategies include direct investments in post-product-market fit companies and a selective fund investment program backing leading early-stage venture managers.