Legatum is an international investment group whose mission is to create a legacy of enduring significance in the global capital markets, while applying the same principles of effective capital allocation to promote sustainable human development.
The name of our organisation, Legatum, comes from the Latin word for a legacy or gift. Our name is inspired by the awareness that we benefit from the thought, effort and sacrifice of many who have gone before us. At Legatum we seek to take the best of what has been discovered and devised, and to build upon this foundation of excellence.
Sir Isaac Newton, who ushered in the scientific age by demonstrating the universal application of scientific principles, expressed this most eloquently. In acknowledging the role of others in his success, he said “If I have seen further than other men, it is because I have stood on the shoulders of giants”.
In the same vein, the name Legatum evokes for us both inspiration and aspiration. Inspired by the wealth of ideas and opportunities that have been bequeathed to us over the centuries and from which we benefit today, we aspire to leave an even richer legacy for those who will follow.