About us

The Legatum Institute is a London-based think-tank with a global vision: to see all people lifted out of poverty. Our mission is to create the pathways from poverty to prosperity, by fostering Open Economies, Inclusive Societies and Empowered People.

The London-based Institute is housed in 11 Charles Street. The building and its core staff are provided by the generosity of our founders through the Legatum Foundation. Legatum as a firm was established with the express purpose of investing in philanthropic ventures and exploring and promoting transformational ideas.

The Legatum Institute is part of a global community of organisations founded and supported by Legatum Foundation. The Legatum Foundation invests in the development of people and communities and was established with the express purpose of investing in philanthropic ventures and exploring and promoting transformational ideas.