Our annual report highlights the insights and achievements of senior women leaders making waves across the alternatives ecosystem
We showcase this year’s Women of Influence in Private Markets list, which celebrates 42 standout professionals working in private equity, venture capital, private credit, infrastructure, real estate and across asset classes. With women remaining underrepresented in private markets, this year’s cohort share words of career advice for those considering a career in the industry. Plus, we delve into the capital raising landscape for women-led funds and explore the key market developments capturing the attention of female leaders working in investment and advisory roles.
ANALYSIS
Women of Influence: Leading the way
Meet 42 women lighting a path across the alternative assets ecosystem.
Women-led funds find a way in tough fundraising climate
Notable fundraises by female founders could pave the way for more to come.
WOMEN IN VENTURE CAPITAL
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The private equity industry is undergoing progress when it comes to gender diversity, with the scale of female talent rising alongside the growth of the sector. In this report, we discuss some of the ways the market has changed with industry not-for-profit Level 20, which is also celebrating its 10th anniversary, and unveil this year’s Women of Influence in Private Markets list.
The private equity industry has placed increasing focus on DE&I both at the GP and portfolio level over recent years, but there is still plenty of work to be done to address the persistent gender imbalance in private markets. In this report, we examine how gender considerations are playing into LP allocations and investment decisions, talk to women leaders about what lies ahead for the asset class, and unveil this year’s Women of Influence in Private Markets list.
Diversity, equity and inclusion considerations are increasingly being factored into decision-making processes in private markets, from investor allocations to talent management and value-creation strategies. While some inroads have been made at the firm and portfolio level, progress remains slow. We examine what steps the private funds industry is taking to improve DE&I and what sticking points still need to be addressed. Plus, we unveil this year’s Women of Influence in Private Markets list, which highlights 60 standout women working in alternatives.
Gender diversity has risen up the agenda for alternative asset managers and their investors, as well as their portfolio companies and the communities they serve. However, there is still much work to be done. Here you can find insights on how private markets firms are working to close gender gaps, and read more about the women making their mark in the industry.
Private investment firms have stepped up efforts on diversity, equity and inclusion in recent years, yet gender gaps persist at senior levels and in client-facing and investment decision-making roles. Here you’ll find insights on how GPs and LPs are advancing gender diversity, within their own firms and their portfolios.
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