diversity

The programme recognises women from across the institutional investment ecosystem in private equity, private debt, infrastructure, venture capital and real estate.

The Omidyar Network, investing the wealth of eBay founder Pierre Omidyar, is 'aggressively adversarial towards big tech', says Aniyia Williams, a principal on OM's responsible technology team.

The fund launched in 2021 with a $2bn target and will invest at least a quarter of its capital in diverse-owned businesses.

Climate change and social injustice are created by 'the same set of behaviours: it's extracting unsustainably from people and the planet', says Rachel Robasciotti.

The firm's newest partner spoke to affiliate title PE Hub Europe about the impact potential of infrastructure and diversity in private markets.

Impact X Capital Partners is seeking £100m to invest in the tech, health, education and media sectors.

'70% of jobs may require a degree, but only 30% of the workforce has a degree', noted Marcus Felder, principal at Blackstone, on stage at NEXUS.

Led by Marcus Felder, Career Pathways launched in 2020. Since then, 50 of Blackstone's portfolio companies have welcomed 6,000 untapped talent hires.

Cross-Border Impact Ventures has closed its first fund with backing from Skoll Foundation, Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation and KfW.

Diverse thought requires diverse backgrounds, beyond race and gender, Ailman tells New Private Markets.