Litestream Ventures recorded $78.1 million (£61.5 million) in non-committal investor commitments during the week of the World Economic Forum in Davos after hosting its fourth annual Family Office & Venture Capital Forum.
The closed event at the World Economic Forum brought together more than 120 investors, founders, venture funds and philanthropic partners. Pledges were signed to support 12 companies focused on tackling major global challenges, as well as support for the Star for Life charity initiative.
The pledges were made possible by Litestream Ventures’ newly launched proprietary pledge-based signaling technology, which was debuted at the forum. Delivered via a private app used by investors in attendance, the system allows participants to confidentially signal non-binding expressions of interest, indicate philanthropic support, share indicative pledges with colleagues, and share opportunities within trusted networks.
Cassandra Harris, founder and managing director of Litestream Ventures, said the forum aims to highlight the content of Davos week beyond the headlines.
“Much of the reporting coming out of Davos can obscure the real work that takes place during World Economic Forum week, particularly the capital and dialogue that arises as companies solve real problems,” she said. “The Davos Manifesto is based on the idea that companies should act as stewards of long-term value, not just short-term profits. At Litestream Ventures, we operate at the intersection of venture, media and gathering to support this long-term thinking.”
She added that the investor interest shown in Davos reflected the original spirit of the forum. “The 12 hand-picked companies that presented engaged directly with investors and resulted in meaningful expressions of interest consistent with the principles on which the World Economic Forum was founded.”
Dan Olofsson, founder of Star for Life and head of Danir Group, said the platform provides valuable exposure for impact-oriented initiatives.
“Most people want to live in a better world where children everywhere have better opportunities,” he said. “This is where Star for Life plays a key role in supporting the next generation.”
In parallel with the investment activity, Litestream Ventures launched a unique virtual reality experience in Davos, carried out in collaboration with Dayholi. The VR activation allowed investors to virtually explore participating companies’ factories, headquarters and laboratories in real time while the founders presented live.
Manuel E. Gonzalez, managing partner at AgFunder, said the quality of companies and investors in attendance was outstanding.
“As a VC investing in critical sectors such as agri-food and human health, it was encouraging to see such high-profile founders and investors committed to this space,” he said. “Too often, promising technologies don’t find the right support. Thanks to Litestream Ventures, many of these companies now have a clearer path to scale.”
The forum also featured panel discussions with global investors and an immersive cultural performance, “The Brave New Earth,” brought to Davos for the first time by Litestream Ventures.
Litestream said the results showed growing investor interest in ventures that combine commercial potential with measurable social and environmental impact, as capital increasingly shifts toward long-term, purpose-driven growth.
