Legatum
Overview
Legatum is a private investment firm based in Dubai that was founded in 2006 by Christopher Chandler. The firm invests its own capital in both companies and philanthropic initiatives, with a stated mission to generate and allocate capital and ideas to help people live more prosperous lives. Its investment activities focus on globally listed companies and markets in economic transition. The firm invests through its subsidiaries, Legatum Capital and Legatum Ventures, targeting sectors such as consumer, technology, and financial services. Legatum also has a significant philanthropic arm, the Legatum Foundation, which funds numerous development projects and collaborative funds like The END Fund, The Freedom Fund, The Luminos Fund, and the Resilio Fund, aimed at tackling issues such as neglected tropical diseases, modern slavery, education for out-of-school children, and crisis relief.
Portfolio Companies
3
Website
thelegatumgroup.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intellecap | Oct 2007 | VC Round | Lead |
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FAQ
Where is Legatum based?
Legatum is headquartered in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
When was Legatum founded?
Founding year information for Legatum is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Legatum have?
Legatum has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Legatum's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Intellecap.
What was Legatum's most recent investment shown here?
Legatum's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Intellecap in 2007.
What sectors does Legatum focus on?
Legatum focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech.
What company stages does Legatum focus on?
Stage focus information for Legatum is not publicly available.