Lazard Asset Management

Lazard Asset Management LLC is a privately owned investment management firm based in New York City, with additional offices in several U.S. cities. Established in 1970, the company serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, high net worth individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and government entities. It specializes in managing separate client-focused portfolios in equity, fixed income, and balanced strategies, as well as offering mutual funds and hedge funds. The firm invests globally in public equity and fixed income markets, employing a variety of strategies that include investing in value and growth stocks, as well as alternative markets. Its fixed income investments encompass a broad spectrum, including sovereign debt, corporate bonds, and mortgage-backed securities. Lazard Asset Management utilizes both fundamental and quantitative analysis for stock selection, integrating in-house and external research to inform its investment decisions. The firm is a subsidiary of Lazard Frères & Co. LLC.

Tomohiro Kamisaku

CEO and Representative Director

6 past transactions

Ageras

Venture Round in 2024
Founded in 2012, Ageras operates an international online platform that connects businesses with accounting, bookkeeping, and tax professionals. The company, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, facilitates matches based on objective criteria.

ClassWallet

Private Equity Round in 2023
ClassWallet, Inc. is a funds management and tracking platform based in Hollywood, Florida, founded in 2014. The company specializes in providing a digital wallet solution tailored for public education systems, facilitating the management of various funds, including classroom stipends, student activity funds, and grants. ClassWallet's technology streamlines the purchasing and reimbursement process, significantly reducing administrative overhead and paperwork. By integrating e-commerce capabilities with a reloadable debit card system, ClassWallet ensures that public funds are utilized effectively and in compliance with regulations. The platform serves a wide range of clients, including state government agencies and school districts across 32 states, enabling them to maximize the potential of over $2.7 billion in public funds. Additionally, ClassWallet features an integrated marketplace that connects users with major retailers and service providers, enhancing their purchasing options. In 2023, the company was recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S., reflecting its impact in the educational sector.

SkyCell

Venture Round in 2023
SkyCell is a provider of temperature-controlled pharma containers designed to transport sensitive medicines. The containers integrate IoT sensors that feed data to a cloud platform, enabling real-time monitoring, intervention, and end-to-end shipment visibility. The product lineup includes models such as 2500C, 2500CRT, 1500C, 1500CRT, 770C, and 770CRT. The company combines hardware, software, and services to optimize the pharmaceutical cold chain, aiming to reduce temperature excursions and emissions. Its data-driven approach leverages a growing set of data points to predict and mitigate risk in air shipments, while supporting sustainability through reduced carbon dioxide emissions. Founded in 2013 and based in Zurich, SkyCell serves global pharma customers, focusing on safe, reliable transport of temperature-sensitive therapies.

Truvvo Partners

Acquisition in 2023
Truvvo Partners is a distinctive investment firm based in New York, focusing on simplifying the complexities of wealth management for a select group of families and institutions. The firm operates through partnerships and employs a culture that emphasizes rigor and collaboration, which it believes leads to better outcomes for its clients. Truvvo manages multiple funds, including the Truvvo SP Partnership and Roundtable SMD Partnership, both of which are funds of buyout funds. By embracing innovative ideas and fostering strong partnerships, Truvvo Partners aims to provide tailored investment solutions that meet the unique needs of its clientele.

Omio

Series E in 2022
Founded in 2012, Omio operates a multi-modal travel platform that enables users to compare, plan, and book various modes of transportation including trains, buses, flights, and hotels. The platform uses real-time data to suggest optimal routes, estimate travel time, and provide cost comparisons across different travel options.

Benson Hill

Venture Round in 2021
Benson Hill is an agricultural technology company that specializes in crop improvement and soy protein innovation. The company focuses on unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants to develop healthier, more sustainable food and ingredients. Its proprietary CropOS platform leverages machine learning and big data alongside traditional breeding techniques to streamline and expedite the product development process. Benson Hill operates a Crop Accelerator designed for rapid prototyping and is actively developing a seed portfolio that includes protein ingredients, aquaculture, specialty animal feed, and vegetable oils. The company generates revenue from both proprietary and non-proprietary product categories, with proprietary revenue stemming from the sale of its unique bean varieties.
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