Legal & General Capital

What is Legal & General Capital?

Legal & General Capital (LGC), the principal investment arm of Legal & General Group, operates as a Corporate Venture Capital firm with a focus on investing society's capital for its benefit. They target sectors where there is a significant investment gap and a persistent demand, with the aim of addressing societal needs.

Their investment portfolio spans across various asset classes, including residential property, specialist commercial real estate, clean energy, alternative credit, and SME equity. They pride themselves on having market-leading capabilities in these alternative asset segments, supported by considerable depth of resource, established track records, and unique intellectual property.

Legal & General Capital takes a strategic approach to urban regeneration, data centers, housing, venture capital, and clean energy, with a clear emphasis on enabling positive change throughout the UK. They tackle the chronic under-supply of housing, foster new investments in infrastructure, support clean energy initiatives, and invest in startups to promote innovation and economic growth.

By investing from the Group's balance sheet, they have the freedom to consider investments outside the typical constraints of size, volume, and tenure that might limit other institutional funds. LGC actively establishes world-leading partnerships, creating an ecosystem that aims to accelerate growth, invest in the real economy, and transform communities.

These partnerships are also seen as instrumental in addressing climate change and building a fairer society. The firm also engages in General Partner (GP) investing, partnering with other entities to augment its capabilities and outreach.

Legal & General Capital is also part of Legal & General's newly formed global Asset Management division, where they work alongside colleagues at Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) to craft blended public and private market solutions for their global clients, responding to the increasing demand for productive finance.

Through these efforts, LGC aspires to build the strongest possible proposition for their clients and partners, evolving in alignment with the changing needs of customers and society.