The Lightsmith Group is a private equity firm investing in climate resilience in food & ag, water, energy, health, and transportation.
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18 May 2021
We've launched the website, global directory, and accelerator partnership initiative for the Adaptation SME Accelerator Project (ASAP)! 🌎🌍🌏
Learn more on our website ➡️ buff.ly/3vSv5cj
Get the latest updates ➡️ buff.ly/3bxq55h!
#accelerateadaptation
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13 Jun 2022
Today, we kick off the ASAP Latin America Climate #AdaptationSolutions #Accelerator with @villagecapital. Looking forward to working with the cohort of exciting adaptation solutions addressing #climateimpacts in Latin America. Learn more about them here: climateasap.org/latinamerica…
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8 Mar 2022
📣Applications are now open for a new one-week intensive virtual program led by @LightsmithGroup and @villagecapital
Applications open now for LatAm and the Caribbean: bit.ly/3pcjXWM
Last day to apply is April 8!
#startups #climateimpact #SME #accelerator #entrepreneurs
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The Lightsmith Group retweeted
1 Feb 2022
$186 Million for the First Equity Climate Fund with a focus on Climate Resilience and Adaptation by @LightsmithGroup . Bravo @lightsmithkoh! You broke through a barrier, and the funds are going to flow to #ClimateResilience now! businesswire.com/news/home/2…
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12 Jan 2022
📢Applications for our accelerator program with @villagecapital for companies solving critical #climateresilience issues are still open until the end of this month! #ClimateAction
12 Jan 2022
There's still time to apply to the Climate Adaptation SME Accelerator!
Join the info session on January 20 at 6:00 PM IST / 3:30PM EAT to learn more ⬇️
bit.ly/ASAPInfoSession @LightsmithGroup
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The Lightsmith Group retweeted
12 Jan 2022
There's still time to apply to the Climate Adaptation SME Accelerator!
Join the info session on January 20 at 6:00 PM IST / 3:30PM EAT to learn more ⬇️
bit.ly/ASAPInfoSession @LightsmithGroup
13 Dec 2021
Supporting innovation that tackles climate change can’t wait.
@LightsmithGroup and VilCap launched an accelerator program for SMEs and startups innovating around critical climate adaptation and resilience challenges.
Apps open NOW for Asia and Africa 🌱
bit.ly/ASAP-apps
ALT Applications Open! Adaptation SME Accelerator Project: Africa and Asia
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7 Dec 2021
Calling all SMEs and startups in Africa and Asia creating #climateadaptation and #climateresilience solutions📣
Apply to a new virtual accelerator program led by @LightsmithGroup and @VillageCapital.
➡ Apply today: bit.ly/ASAP-apps
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The Lightsmith Group retweeted
9 Nov 2021
SPEAKERS:
🔷 David McCauley, Policy & Govt, @WWF US
🔷 @UrsDieterich, Director @LandscapeFund & South Pole
🔷 Jay Koh, Co-founder, @LightsmithGroup
🔷 Tran Trung Hieu, VP of Luc Dong Co.
🔷 Dr. Gustavo Fonseca, Director of Programs, @theGEF
#OurClimateJourney #ClimateAdaptation
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The Lightsmith Group retweeted
8 Nov 2021
#COP26 EVENT: Monday, Nov 8 @ 15:15 - 16:45 GMT! thegef.shorthandstories.com/…
This Challenge Program for Adaptation Innovation catalyzes innovation private sector action in support of vulnerable populations.
South Pole's @UrsDieterich to talk w @theGEF, @ADB_HQ, @LightsmithGroup.
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The Lightsmith Group retweeted
8 Nov 2021
“Climate future is the current climate presence. We need to identify and build up the adaptation ecosystem,”says Jay Koh, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Lightsmith Group, and applauds to NDF for quick funding decisions.
@LightsmithGroup
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The Lightsmith Group retweeted
8 Nov 2021
“Big challenges in adaptation: define the how and create change within the timeframe we have” says Jay Koh, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Lightsmith Group.
@LightsmithGroup
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The Lightsmith Group retweeted
8 Nov 2021
Happening now: NDF's #COP26 side event on climate adaptation in developing countries is about to begin. Join the event at the Nordic Pavilion or tune in online: wedonthavetime.org/event/cop…
#NDFatCOP26
8 Nov 2021
💡 Day 8 at the Nordic Pavilion with @nordenen, tune in! x.com/i/broadcasts/1OyKADaMm…
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The Lightsmith Group retweeted
8 Nov 2021
Today is the #COP26 Adaptation Day and NDF staff will be very busy. See where you can find us in Glasgow. Do join us: ndf.int/ndf-at-cop26/meet-nd…
#NDFatCOP26
@ADBClimate @DanishMFA @climatepolicy @CDCgroup @LightsmithGroup @EIB @IIED @COP26
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The Lightsmith Group retweeted
5 Nov 2021
Why is adaptation to climate change such a challenge? How can we tackle it? Come and set the future agenda with key experts on 8 Nov 13:15 GMT at the #COP26 Nordic Pavilion or watch online: ndf.int/ndf-at-cop26.html
@DanishMFA @CDCgroup @LightsmithGroup @climatepolicy @ADBClimate
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The Lightsmith Group retweeted
5 Nov 2021
Today at #cop26gcf 🎦 Climate innovation and technology with:
@RoseMwebaza
@UNFCCC TEC's Mareer Mohamed Husny
@FrankRijsberman
@amnsekela
@LightsmithGroup's Jay Koh
KDB Bank's Wooksang Ahn
@_Javier_Manza
@Kvitasinha
#TogetherForOurPlanet
Watch live ➡️ g.cf/atcop
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The Lightsmith Group retweeted
4 Nov 2021
We cannot let the 1.5 degree target escape. And yet, we need innovative solutions to manage our new reality. Adaptation is very high on NDF's agenda. Join us 8 Nov to discuss the way forward: ndf.int/ndf-at-cop26.html
@DanishMFA @CDCgroup @LightsmithGroup @climatepolicy @ADBClimate
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The Lightsmith Group retweeted
3 Nov 2021
I spoke about the @EnvAgency’s work to help England adapt, the Coalition for Climate Resilient Investment and how we need to accelerate the #RacetoResilience so we catch up with the #RacetoZero and bring a new era of #climate prosperity to the whole world. #COP26
3 Nov 2021
#BRD's @Ksayinzoga is moderating a discussion with @EmmaHowardBoyd from @EnvAgency, @DenisDuverne from @InsDevForum , @lightsmithkoh from @LightsmithGroup and @christinachan @StateDept about the Race to Resilience, focusing on sustainable financing in the green sector. #COP26
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The Lightsmith Group retweeted
3 Nov 2021
Intro happening now! Make your way to the Resilience Hub @UN #COP26 @COP26 @CDCgroup @BFAGlobal @LightsmithGroup @UNDP
2 Nov 2021
Join @EITeu @ClimateKIC, @CDCgroup, @BFAGlobal, @LightsmithGroup & @UNDP for “Adaptation & Resilience Solutions” at the UN #COP26 Resilience Hub, Blue Zone, on 3 Nov, 15:30-17:30 GMT. @tommitchell_kic will be speaking. Livestream it here: lnkd.in/duY2GnPe #SystemsChangeNow
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The Lightsmith Group retweeted
3 Nov 2021
Supporting innovation that tackles climate change can’t wait.
We're partnering with @LightsmithGroup on the Adaptation SME Accelerator Project (ASAP) to accelerate SMEs & startups in Africa, Asia, Latin America, & the Caribbean.
Apps are coming 🔜 climateasap.org
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3 Nov 2021
Join us live at @COP26! At 14:15 GMT, Lightsmith’s Jay Koh will be speaking at the @UNFCCC’s event “Financing a Resilient Net Zero Future”. Link here ➡️ lnkd.in/gvRb3wqj
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