Aspada

Aspada is a venture capital firm based in India, focusing on early-stage investments in sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and education. The firm aims to support entrepreneurs who are expanding market access, improving livelihoods, and creating large-scale employment opportunities in underserved communities. Aspada manages the portfolio of the SONG Fund, an early-stage venture capital fund backed by the Soros Economic Development Fund, Omidyar Network, and Google.

In August 2019, Aspada was acquired by LGT, an international private banking and asset management group, to expand its impact investing platform, LGT Lightstone. This acquisition integrated Aspada's portfolio and management into LGT Lightstone, with future investing efforts in India branded under the name LGT Lightstone Aspada.

Aspada's investment strategy focuses on sectors that deliver essential goods and services and livelihood improvements for low-income groups. The firm has a history of investing in companies across agricultural supply chains, logistics, financial services, education, and healthcare, aiming to create scalable businesses that have a significant developmental impact in India.