Jun 29 2020
Venture Fund Manager Has $100 Million for Startups Run by Women
Mar 8 2020
Women Launch Campaign for Gender Parity in Investing
It’s Time to Ask: “What Percent of My Portfolio is Managed by Women?”
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Mar 5 2020
Women in PE: 10 Rock Stars Who are the Faces of Private Equity’s Future
Link to the Buyoutsinsider article:
https://www.buyoutsinsider.com/women-in-pe-10-rock-stars-who-are-the-faces-of-private-equitys-future/
Mar 3 2020
The Need for Women in Higher Places
Link to article in PE Hub:
https://www.pehub.com/the-need-for-women-in-higher-places/
Jan 12 2020
Aksia to acquire TorreyCove
Link to article:
https://www.pionline.com/consultants/aksia-acquire-torreycove
Dec 19 2019
Mergers & Acquisitions Names the 2020 most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A
Nov 19 2019
KINZIE CAPITAL PARTNERS ACQUIRES COLONY DISPLAY
Chicago, IL – November 19, 2019 – Kinzie Capital Partners LLC (“Kinzie”), a Chicago based private equity firm, announced that through an affiliated entity it has acquired Colony Display LLC (“Colony”, or the “Company”), headquartered in Elgin, IL. The transaction was completed in partnership with the Company’s founders and management.
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Nov 12 2019
Top Female Deal Makers Shaping Private Equity’s Present & Future
Link to WSJ article: Congratulations PEWIN members Melissa Dickerson, Suzanne Yoon and Caroline Young
Oct 16 2019
Female founded Aruwa Capital Management launches $20 million co-investment vehicle for Africa
Aruwa Capital Management has a focus on gender lens investing
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Oct 11 2019
Tracy Chadwell Named Top 100 Most Powerful Women by Entrepreneur Magazine
Sep 11 2019
Lovell Minnick Partners Achieves Hard Cap for Fund V
Sep 5 2019
The Top 20 Rainmakers in infrastructure investment
Link to the article: https://www.infrastructureinvestor.com/top-20-rainmakers/
Aug 26 2019
Patty Abramson, founder of women’s venture capital fund, dies at 74
Aug 22 2019
Mekata Investment Group to Host Public and Private Markets Emerging & Diverse Manager Research Day
BOSTON – August 14, 2019 - Meketa Investment Group (Meketa), a global investment consulting and advisory firm, announced the firm will host a Public and Private Markets Emerging & Diverse Manager Research Day in their Westwood, MA office.
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Aug 9 2019
51Labs VLog: Pioneer & One of the Most Powerful Women in Finance – Kelly Williams
Jordan Selleck, Founder, 51 Labs, interviewed PEWIN Founder and Co-CEO Kelly Williams
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Jul 26 2019
Private-equity investment committees with women make better calls
Jul 26 2019
Accelerator for women-run funds to expand to Los Angeles, London
Jul 25 2019
Women in PE to Know: Anne Marie DeMent
Jul 11 2019
Research: Women Score Higher Than Men in Most Leadership Skills
Link to the article in Harvard Business Review
Jul 4 2019
Female-Inclusive Investment Committees Are Outperforming Their Peers
A new study by HEC Paris Business School and MVision Private Equity Advisers. Link to the article at Chief Investment Officer
Jun 27 2019
Kinzie Capital Partners Closes $20M Inaugural Fund
Congratulations Suzanne Yoon and Kinzie Capital Partners, LLC on the successful close of your inaugural fund. Excited to announce that Kinzie Capital Partners, LLC is one of the first firms to go through PEWIN's successful Project PinkLight initiative.
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May 29 2019
The Carlyle Group Promotes Ruulke Bagijn to Head of the Investment Solutions Segment
May 23 2019
PEWIN Announces 2019 Annual Awards Recipients
Private Equity Women Investor Network Announces 2019 Annual Awards Recipients at 11th Annual All Members Meeting
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May 16 2019
Congratulations Erica Frontiero on the 2019 Women of Wall Street Award
May 15 2019
PEWIN Member Lauren Dillard the New Executive Vice President at NASDAQ
Apr 11 2019
Dobrobut attracts investment from Horizon Capital’s new fund EEGF III
April 10, 2019 – Kyiv, Ukraine: Horizon Capital, a U.S. private-equity firm investing in high growth companies in Ukraine and the near region, and Dobrobut, the leading private healthcare services provider in Ukraine, have announced that Horizon Capital’s latest $200 million fund, Emerging Europe Growth Fund III, LP (EEGF III) has acquired a minority stake in Dobrobut. Financial details for this transaction have not been disclosed.
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Apr 1 2019
IFC Study: Funds with Gender-Balanced Leadership Generate up to 20% Higher Returns
Excited to note PEWIN member firms - Development Partners International (DPI), Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and General Atlantic are case studies in this report. Link to the report.
Mar 30 2019
Ajax Systems Attracts $10 Million Investment from Horizon Capital’s New Fund EEGF III
March 29, 2019 – Kyiv, Ukraine: Horizon Capital, a U.S. private-equity firm investing in high growth export-oriented and domestic companies in Ukraine and the near region, and Ajax Systems, a leading producer of smart security systems in Ukraine, have announced that Horizon Capital’s latest $200 million fund, Emerging Europe Growth Fund III, LP (EEGF III) has acquired a minority stake in the Company for $10 million. EEGF III’s investment was made through the purchase of a portion of the shares held by SMRK, an early-stage financial investor in Ajax Systems, and a portion of the shares held by Company management.
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Feb 21 2019
Four PEWIN Women Raise a Total of $1.5 Billion for their Respective Funds
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Congratulations Adele Oliva, Hollie Haynes, Kristina Heinze, and Kate Mitchell! (more…)
Jan 23 2019
Horizon Capital hits hard cap with $200m for its third Ukraine-focused fund, the largest fund raised for Ukraine in a decade
January 23, 2019: Horizon Capital, a U.S. private-equity firm investing in high growth and export-driven companies in Ukraine and the near region, has closed its third fund, Emerging Europe Growth Fund III, L.P. (“EEGF III”, the “Fund”), at its $200 million hard cap, far surpassing the $150 million target. (more…)
Nov 9 2018
PEWIN Launches Boston Chapter
Boston, November 9, 2018 – The Private Equity Women Investment Network (PEWIN), a membership organization for senior women leaders in private equity dedicated to advancing diversity and forming business relationships among women investors in the private equity industry, held the inaugural event for its new Boston Chapter on November 1. (more…)
Sep 20 2018
Congrats to Runa for receiving the prestigious 2018 Financial Times & HERoes ranking: Champions of Women in Business List
The champions were assessed on the seniority and influence of their role, their internal and external work to champion women, their recent and significant business achievements, and the testimonial that was provided with their nomination.
Financial Times Article
Runa Alam is one of the most influential women in private equity, being one of few women CEOs managing over US$1 billion in direct investments. Within DPI, Runa prides herself on promoting equality across every level of the business. Three of the six partners are women, while a 2015 study from Harvard Business School found that the typical number of women in senior positions in Private Equity is 5%. This diversity is apparent across all levels of DPI – nearly half the professionals are women. Runa believes that the top quartile returns of DPI’s funds are due to the talent and diversity of its team. Externally, Runa played a role in the establishment of the African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association, where she served as the Chair and is currently the Chair of the Sustainability Committee. She is also a Board and Africa Council Member of the Emerging Markets Private Equity Association, a steering committee member of PEWIN, an organisation for women leaders in private equity, as part of the Dean’s Advisory Board of the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University. Runa has over 35 years’ experience in private equity, entrepreneurship, investing, investment banking, and is a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Business School.
Aug 15 2018
Private-Equity Boys’ Clubs Finally Realize They Need Women on Boards
Jun 22 2018
Scale’s Kate Mitchell on generational transition and managing carried interest
May 23 2018
PEWIN Marks 10-year Anniversary with Award Ceremony in New York
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New York, New York, May 23rd, 2018 -- The Private Equity Women Investment Network (PEWIN), a membership organization for senior women leaders in private equity dedicated to advancing diversity and forming business relationships among women investors in the private equity industry, held its 10th anniversary all members meeting in New York. (more…)
Apr 27 2018
Canadian Talent Triumphs Among Public Funds
Apr 25 2018
The Hardest Way to Be a CIO – Kim Lew to Institutional Investor on the Role of co-CIO
Mar 26 2018
Avante Mezzanine Partners Named 2018 SBIC of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration
Avante Mezzanine Partners ("Avante"), a provider of debt financing solutions to lower middle market companies, is proud to announce that Avante has been selected as the 2018 Small Business Investment Company ("SBIC") of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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Feb 28 2018
Prelude Growth Partners Closes Debut Consumer Growth Equity Fund
Prelude Growth Partners (“Prelude”) today announced the first and
final closing of its debut consumer-focused private equity fund, Prelude Growth Partners I, L.P., with $80
million in committed capital. (more…)
Feb 27 2018
Kinzie Capital Partners Announces Danielle Cupps as Managing Director
Kinzie Capital Partners (Kinzie) proudly announces Danielle Cupps has joined Kinzie as a Managing Director and member of Kinzie’s Investment Committee. (more…)
Jan 29 2018
PEWIN Members honored as part of Merger and Acquisition’s 35 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A 2017 List
It is with great pleasure that we announce that 7 PEWIN members were honored as part of Merger and Acquisition’s 35 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A 2017 list (more…)
Jan 18 2018
Private Debt Can Help Drive African Growth
There are opportunities for investors that traditional capital markets cannot reach - Article by Runa Alam and Ibrahim Sagna
Jan 17 2018
Renae Griffin joins GCM Grosvenor
Founder of RG + Associates and Consortium conference series to aid in developing new strategic partnerships across small, emerging and diverse manager business
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Oct 3 2017
PEWIN Member Runa Alam receives recognition in Financial Times ranking
Congrats to Runa for receiving the prestigious 2017 Financial Times & HERoes ranking: Champions of Women in Business List. (more…)
Sep 24 2017
Congratulations Norice Rice, The 2017 NASP Joyce Johnson Honoree
We are proud to announce that our member, Norice Rice, Principal, The Yucaipa Companies, was presented the Joyce Johnson award at the NASP conference in June. (more…)
Sep 23 2017
Key Practices Could Provide More Options for Federal Entities and Opportunities for Minority- and Women-Owned Asset Managers
From GAO.gov: http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-17-726
Sep 12 2017
Closing the gender gap in venture capital deserves our immediate and sustained attention – Melinda Gates
Jul 27 2017
Managing and Investing in the Face of a Financial Budget Crisis – Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza
Fireside Chat with Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza - a PEWIN Midwest summer event held on July 24, 2017 in Chicago, IL.
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Jun 15 2017
Ryan Flanders (Preqin) and Sylvia Owens (Aksia) confront key questions for LPs seeking to invest in the burgeoning private debt market
Ahead of the Institutional and Alternative Lending Conference in New York on 27-28 June, Ryan Flanders from Preqin and Sylvia Owens from Aksia confront the key questions for LPs seeking to invest in the burgeoning private debt market, including: • What are the most attractive sectors for prospective investors? • How should investors allocate capital to private debt, whilst ensuring maximum liquidity and returns? • How do you choose a GP to achieve the best underwriting standards amid a highly aggressive fundraising environment? Read More - Institutional and Alternative Lending
Jun 14 2017
Luminate Capital Completes $265M Inaugural Fund
Luminate Capital Partners Announces Closing of Inaugural Fund with more than $265Million of Capital Commitments (more…)
Jun 12 2017
Woman-led PE firm Kinzie Capital Partners launches in Chicago, focused on lower middle market
Chicago, IL, June 12, 2017 – Chicago-based private equity firm Kinzie Capital Partners LLC (Kinzie) launched earlier this year, led by Suzanne Yoon. (more…)
Jun 7 2017
Kim Lew Named CIO of the Year
From Carnegie.org - https://www.carnegie.org/news/articles/kim-lew-named-cio-year/
May 3 2017
Rising Star: Constance Freedman Is Real Estate’s Venture Capitalist
Mar 27 2017
Tracy Chadwell participates in MITEF’s “Women Investing in Women: The New Normal” event at Microsoft’s NYC offices
New York - On March 27, venture capitalist Tracy Chadwell, Founding Partner of 1843 Capital, joined a panel of other accomplished women at NYC’s MIT Enterprise Forum (MITEF) for a lively conversation about investing in women entrepreneurs. (more…)
Mar 9 2017
KKR’s Alisa Wood speaks to Vonnie Quinn on Bloomberg Markets for International Women’s Day
Mar 7 2017
Private equity in Africa can drive gender equality
Article by Aubrey Hruby and Joanne Yoo
Women in the sector generate better returns and faster growth but barriers remain
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Feb 10 2017
Lovell Minnick Partners Appoints Irene Hong Edwards as Principal and Head of Investor Relations
From Lovell Minnick Partners: http://us6.campaignarchive1.com/u=4f12e91315de2438489c00821&id=b93706c217&e=1c3bc764ac
Jan 12 2017
After nearly a decade at Madrona, Elise Hebb sets sail for Seattle venture capital firm Maveron
Dec 19 2016
CenterGate Capital Closes $350M Inaugural Fund at Hardcap
Firm Focused on Value Investments in the Lower Middle Market (more…)
Nov 11 2016
PEWIN Expands its Africa Presence to Nigeria
The Private Equity Women Investor Network, a global networking organization for senior women in private equity, with chapters in the US, Europe, Africa and Asia, has now expanded to Nigeria, following the formal launch of PEWIN Africa earlier in the year, in South Africa. (more…)
Oct 25 2016
The Missing Middle in African Private Equity
Article by Aubrey Hruby and Joanne Yoo
Parallel to the global narrative about Africa’s economic progress, the discussion about private equity in the region has taken on a bipolar nature—either there is too much money chasing too few deals or there is a dearth of capital for African countries’ entrepreneurs. (more…)
Parallel to the global narrative about Africa’s economic progress, the discussion about private equity in the region has taken on a bipolar nature—either there is too much money chasing too few deals or there is a dearth of capital for African countries’ entrepreneurs. (more…)
Sep 30 2016
Sylvia Owens Joins Aksia LLC as Senior Portfolio Advisor
New York, NY (August 2016) – Aksia LLC announced the recent additions of Leo Fletcher-Smith and Sylvia Owens. (more…)
Aug 22 2016
Krista Hatcher Joins Chicago Pacific Founders as Partner
Chicago, Illinois (July 27) – Chicago Pacific Founders (“CPF”), a strategic healthcare investment fund focused exclusively on healthcare services and caring for aging populations, today announced that Krista Hatcher has joined the firm as a Partner. (more…)
May 15 2016
From PEHubWire, featuring member Kristina Heinze
“Candidate search: ParkerGale faced some hurdles last year when it set out to hire a pre-MBA associate. The Chicago PE firm, founded in 2015, wanted to increase its ranks of minorities and women to "help close the gender gap," said Kristina Heinze, a partner. It chose not to use a recruiter and instead advertised on Twitter and LinkedIn. That didn't work. "We didn't get any female applicants," Heinze said.
It was then the firm made a crucial decision. It changed its recruitment profile to include candidates outside of investment banking or consulting. It worked. After the firm's partners hit up their own personal networks, ParkerGale received about dozen applicants, Heinze said. The technology-focused ParkerGale did end up hiring an associate in November from a Big 4 accounting firm with several years experience in M&A advisory (an internship at a PE firm didn't hurt).
Oh yeah, the candidate did not have any LBO modeling experience so ParkerGale sent her to boot camp. And they're very happy with their decision, Heinze said.”
Apr 25 2016
Fazeela Rashid receives Fourth Annual 2016 Rising Stars of Private Equity Award
Apr 19 2016
VC: Time to Come Out as a Woman
Featuring PEWIN member Kate Mitchell, founding partner at Scale VC
From Silicon Beat:
http://www.siliconbeat.com/2016/04/19/time-come-woman/
Apr 15 2016
Member Jeri Harman Addresses Diversity in PE and VC
From Women’s PE Briefs:
Member Jeri Harman Addresses Diversity in PE and VC
As chair-elect of the Small Business Investor Alliance, Avante Mezzanine Partners CEO and Managing Partner Jeri Harman recently testified before a field hearing of the House Small Business Committee on increasing diversity in private equity and venture capital. Click here to read her testimony.
Jeri also recently wrote “Investing in Rising, Diverse Entrepreneurs.” Click here to read the article.
The Small Business Investor Alliance is an organization for lower middle-market private equity funds and investors.
Member Jeri Harman Addresses Diversity in PE and VC
As chair-elect of the Small Business Investor Alliance, Avante Mezzanine Partners CEO and Managing Partner Jeri Harman recently testified before a field hearing of the House Small Business Committee on increasing diversity in private equity and venture capital. Click here to read her testimony.
Jeri also recently wrote “Investing in Rising, Diverse Entrepreneurs.” Click here to read the article.
The Small Business Investor Alliance is an organization for lower middle-market private equity funds and investors.
Mar 29 2016
Debevoise Launches Website Devoted to the Interests of Women in Law and Business
Debevoise Launches Website Devoted to the Interests of Women in Law and Business
http://www.debevoise.com/insights/news/2016/03/launches-website-devoted