Redhill Communications, a global communications agency, has been appointed as the strategic communications partner of Lightrock, a leading investment platform focused on backing purpose-driven businesses that deliver attractive financial returns and measurable social and environmental impact.
Under the mandate, Redhill will work with Lightrock to strengthen its corporate narrative and reputation in India, deepen engagement with business and financial media, and build thought leadership around investment, innovation and the themes shaping India’s growth economy. The partnership will focus on creating greater visibility for Lightrock’s investment approach, its portfolio and the perspectives of its leadership, while strengthening engagement with key business, financial and sectoral stakeholders across India.
Established as an independent global investment platform in 2021, Lightrock operates across private and public markets and invests across the themes of People, Planet and Productivity. The platform advises approximately $5.8 billion in assets and has backed 150 companies to date, supported by a global team of more than 130 professionals.
Alasdair Lennon, Marketing & Communications Director, Lightrock, said: “India remains an important market for Lightrock, with strong entrepreneurial talent and significant opportunities to back businesses that can deliver both commercial value and positive impact. As we continue to deepen our presence and engagement in the market, communications will play an important role in articulating our investment approach, the businesses we partner with and the perspectives we bring to the ecosystem. We are pleased to partner with Redhill Communications and look forward to working with their team to further strengthen our voice and engagement in India.”
Ankita Juneja, Country Head – India, Redhill Communications, said:“Lightrock brings together a distinctive investment approach with a strong conviction that purpose and commercial performance can go hand in hand. Its investments across some of India’s most important growth sectors create a strong platform for meaningful conversations with business, financial and sectoral audiences. We are delighted to partner with Lightrock and look forward to building a communications programme that strengthens its corporate reputation, sharpens its thought leadership and brings greater visibility to the perspectives and expertise it brings to India’s investment ecosystem.”
The mandate will see Redhill work closely with Lightrock’s India and global teams across corporate communications, media relations and thought leadership, with a focus on building sustained visibility for the platform and its investment thesis in India.