Lightrock Netherlands B.V.

Investment Strategy

Lightrock employs a dual strategy, investing in both private and public markets. Its public equity offering, managed from the Netherlands, focuses on global small-cap stocks, following a 'long-only' approach. The core principle is to generate positive returns by outperforming the MSCI World Small Cap Index. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of equities from companies with resilient business models, aiming to avoid permanent capital loss. Fundamental research, active ownership, integration of ESG (environmental, social, and governance) and positive impact considerations guide all decisions. Portfolio construction is oriented toward long-term holding periods (often 5+ years) and includes typically 50–75 companies with strong balance sheets, selected for quality and attractive valuations.