2024 LEBEC Year-in-Review
We're continually helping our clients find and lead with their “Why.” For us, it’s this: capital markets can—and should—be a force for good.?
Today, the world’s stocks and bonds are valued at $255 trillion, philanthropy is valued at a record $550 billion, and $5 trillion sits on corporate balance sheets in the U.S. alone. Yet, 44% of our global population remains underserved.
These realities underscore a tremendous opportunity to use the full suite of capital tools at our disposal to creatively meet the urgent needs of our time, which include a warming planet, stressed resources, and a growing population. We all win by building a sustainable and equitable global economy. And we can only do that by bringing innovative finance to the mainstream.
With 50 years of experience doing just that, and the privilege of seeing progress in action, we’re ending 2024 from a place of deep gratitude. In a world filled with both opportunities and challenges, we find our greatest inspiration in the awe-inspiring work of our clients and partners. Their efforts remind us of the power of connection, tenacity, and possibility.?
On that note, it was a phenomenal year!?
We:
And that’s not all. Over the past four years, we have strategically supported our clients in mobilizing $50 million in capital. This ties to our bigger vision of bringing innovative finance to the mainstream.
Here are a few select events that brought LEBEC's vision to life in 2024:
Our panel and reception emphasized the need for bold, creative financial strategies and storytelling to address the disproportionate impact of climate change on women and marginalized communities. We brought together over 70 philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and investors at The Wolfsonian–FIU , including the Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Foundation, Miguel Bezos, Prism Family Office, Pat Mitchell, CentSai, and Suzy Buckley. Speakers included:
This event was also featured on Yahoo Finance, VoLo Foundation, and?Artburst Miami.
Climate Week NYC: LEBEC Hosts Matt Damon, co-founder of Water.org and WaterEquity; Thais Lopez Vogel of VoLo Foundation; Amy Dornbusch of AtlasDaughters; Yoca Arditi-Rocha of The CLEO Institute; and Vedika Bhandarkar of Water.org
This "Investing in Women, Water, and Climate" event convened over 50 philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and climate investors to spotlight the urgent need for directing more philanthropic, governmental, and investment capital toward scalable solutions addressing water and climate challenges - while placing women at the center of these efforts. Moderated by Alix Lebec, the panel featured:
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This event was featured in See Change Magazine and One Green Planet.
Africa holds the largest and fastest-growing youth population in the world. With support from LEBEC, Sentebale convened innovative funders, business leaders, and corporations in Johannesburg in October to meet the moment and discuss collaborative partnerships to accelerate prosperity for youth and communities on the continent. This gathering built on the momentum garnered at “Potential is Waiting," an intimate discussion and dinner convened by LEBEC in April in Miami with Sentebale (see coverage in People Magazine and Marie Claire).?
Speakers included:
That’s not all! See more of our bespoke events here.
ICYMI, learn more about our work, founder, and vision on these podcasts:
Lebec’s perspective in the media:
An interview:
As you can see, we’ve been hard at work acting as a catalyst for change in the global financial ecosystem. Tomorrow’s most successful companies will be built differently. They will blend different forms of capital to adapt quickly to tailwinds and headwinds, respond to consumer needs globally, and disrupt key industries; they will leverage tech and AI to increase the reach and affordability of their products and services; and they will focus on creating real value through problem-solving. Our work is instrumental in helping our clients achieve these objectives - and we can’t wait for what we can do together in 2025.
What was the highlight of your year? What solutions are giving you hope? Where are you seeing progress?
Thank you for believing in a better world and being on this journey with us!?
Wishing you a restful holiday season -
Your LEBEC team?