With the Sapphire Partners team now part of LGT Capital Partners, the latest episode of the Origins podcast focuses on the expansion of the firm’s US venture capital platform and its strategic rationale. Thomas Kristensen, Partner at LGT Capital Partners, joins co‑hosts Beezer Clarkson and Nick Chirls (Asylum) to discuss LGT Capital Partners’ long‑term approach to venture investing and the benefits of combining these two teams.

The conversation features insights from LGT Capital Partners’ recent white paper on increasing venture allocations, including lifecycle diversification, innovation hedging in an AI‑driven environment and the growing role of secondary markets. Thomas also shares his perspective on current market dynamics and potential valuation adjustments.

Listen to the episode here.