With over 100 years fund raising experience across various industries, the LSM team has established itself as the leading recognized actor in global markets focusing heavily on capital from the Far East and the Middle East.

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In an industry where people are the most valuable assets, we believe in partnering with teams that have demonstrated an ability to generate market-leading returns, who share a high performance culture, who embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and whose interests are aligned with those of their investors. Whilst maintaining a diversified client base covering multiple strategies, we also attribute much of our success to limiting the number of groups we work with at any one time.

Performance without compromise We have an exceptional team of
capital raising specialists who are focused
on constantly exceeding client expectations.

Primary fundraising

Primary fundraising forms the core of our business. Since inception we have raised over $3.3Bn of capital across 19+ funds.

Secondary transactions

Our secondary team focus on engineering tailored solutions that provide both buyers and sellers with carefully calibrated liquidity options designed to create enhanced market efficiencies.

Direct transactions

We have succesfully close transaction of $2bn + across 6 direct transactions since the beginning of 2014.

Core Values

Knowledgeable

We understand private capital markets, whether that’s private equity, venture capital, private debt or real assets and understand which investors are looking to invest in what, when.

Collaborative

Our team operates as a unit focused on maximizing the outcome of each fundraising as quickly as possible.

Insightful

We understand and interpret market knowledge and trends, provide genuine strategic and advisory support and meaningful input to enhance and grow client businesses over the long term.

Tireless

We bring an intensity to each fundraising that ensures a successful outcome regardless of the challenges faced, with a record of successfully closing every mandate to date.

Globally Connected

We have extensive, deep and diversified investor relationships in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Latin America, developed through years of association with highly differentiated and successful offerings, creative solutions and a deep understanding of each investor's program.

All Star Team

We have an exceptional team of capital raising specialists who are focused on constantly exceeding client expectations. Our fused+ operational model has provided our team with the skills and experience to not only hit and exceed fundraising targets, but act as trusted advisors who understand and navigate both the global manager and investor universes.

How does it work?

Institutional Investors

Invest

Via LSM

Identify,
invest &
support

Investment Platform /
LSM Client

Startup
High-tech companies in the growth phase are hungry for cash, while investors search opportunities to invest directly in the most promising businesses.
Investors typically keep reserves for future cash needs of companies, contributing to a measurable reduction of financing risk.

Aravis Growth (Identify, invest & support)
Aravis Growth I GP AG manages the fund that pools investors' capital and invests in high-tech growth companies. Our role is:

1. Search and select the most promising companies
2. Lead a consortium of investors
3. Provide strategic advice and access to our network
4. Once the company goes public or is sold, we return the capital to investors.

Investors (Invest)
Investors provide capital to invest in selected companies. They are pension funds, corporations, family offices and sovereign wealth funds.

What does it change?

The concept

Operating in a highly competitive and dynamic industry with a group of self-starters who share a passion for high-level performance, we have built an enviable culture at LSM that is collegiate, solutions-driven and energetic. The team consistently strives to exceed client expectations, developing tailored solutions for each capital raising transaction, enabling our clients to shape the funding of their businesses and to maximize their sustained future success.

Product overview

Focused on Growth, with a blend of direct and co-investments

Fused+ Model

Our fused+ operational model is unique amongst the placement industry with focused deal teams dedicated to seamlessly running both project management and distribution. Regionally-specialised distribution sub-teams ensure that deep and lasting relationships are created and maintained with top tier investors across the globe.

Entrepreneurial Culture

Our founding team has worked together for the past 20 years and since inception has focused on recruiting and retaining the best capital-raising professionals, who all enjoy a work-hard/play-hard ethos. We invest heavily in training and personal development to ensure that staff remain at the top of their game.

Partnering with the Best

We have built a successful track record in raising both highly established and first time funds. We understand the demands of the market and of investors, and consistently drive strong asset and lateral strategy growth in established and up-and -coming managers.

Focused

We are selective about the mandates that we take on and actively limit the number of fundraises that we undertake at any given time – choosing to focus on the quality of our clients and the ability to close their funds as our key metrics for success.

Full Spectrum Advisor

We occupy the unique position of advisor on primary fundraisings, secondary transactions, and direct transactions with dedicated European and North American teams raising significant capital on a deal-by-deal basis for leading fundless sponsors.

Team LSM

Offices

Funds closed in 2024

$Bn of capital raised in 2023

$Bn of direct transactions closed

$Bn of secondary transactions closed

Firms developing novel treatments for different diseases, working in partnership with pioneering academics and major biopharmaceutical companies
Topics: oncology, autoimmune diseases, personalized treatments, digital healthcare

Firms bringing new digital technologies from creative niches to the mass market, or creating new and disruptive marketplaces
Topics: blockchain, machine learning (AI), internet of things, virtual & augmented reality, face recognition, gaming

Firms developing cutting-edge products and solutions for industrial clients
Topics: advanced sensors, composite materials, agricultural disruption, smart distribution systems

Firms outside of the tech area offering significant growth potential, sometimes combined with digital input
Topics: consolidation of industries, verticalisation of business models, buy and build

Track record ofLSM Management