About Legatum
Legatum is a private investment group headquartered in Dubai. It was founded in 1996 by Christopher Chandler and invests its partners' own capital in public and private markets around the world.
Unlike funds that manage money for outside investors, Legatum invests its own capital, which allows it to take a long-term view. Over the years, its investments have spanned financial services, technology, energy, healthcare and other sectors, often in emerging markets.
Legatum is also known for its work beyond investing. It founded the Legatum Institute, a London-based think tank that publishes the Legatum Prosperity Index, an annual ranking of countries based on factors such as economic quality, governance, health, education and social capital.
Philanthropy has been part of the group's identity. Through its foundations, Legatum has supported initiatives in areas such as education, health and efforts to end modern slavery, including co-founding the Freedom Fund.
Its choice of Dubai as headquarters reflects the city's position as a global financial centre with connections to markets across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas.
Private investment groups like Legatum add depth to Dubai's financial ecosystem, alongside sovereign funds, family offices and asset managers based in the city.
Startups UAE lists Legatum among the Dubai-based investment firms.
Unlike funds that manage money for outside investors, Legatum invests its own capital, which allows it to take a long-term view. Over the years, its investments have spanned financial services, technology, energy, healthcare and other sectors, often in emerging markets.
Legatum is also known for its work beyond investing. It founded the Legatum Institute, a London-based think tank that publishes the Legatum Prosperity Index, an annual ranking of countries based on factors such as economic quality, governance, health, education and social capital.
Philanthropy has been part of the group's identity. Through its foundations, Legatum has supported initiatives in areas such as education, health and efforts to end modern slavery, including co-founding the Freedom Fund.
Its choice of Dubai as headquarters reflects the city's position as a global financial centre with connections to markets across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas.
Private investment groups like Legatum add depth to Dubai's financial ecosystem, alongside sovereign funds, family offices and asset managers based in the city.
Startups UAE lists Legatum among the Dubai-based investment firms.