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Ember Infrastructure Team Builds Off Rich History

Launching a first fund during the COVID-19 pan­demic was challenging for private equity infra­structure solutions firm Ember Infrastructure, but coming to the table with a team rich in his­tory helped build the firm’s dynamic and became core to its strategy.

05.03.23
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SBO Funds Offer Great Access To Diverse Mgrs.: StepStone

Pulling back on small market buyouts would put investors at risk of missing out on an im­proved number of diverse funds, according to investment consulting and management firm StepStone Group.

04.05.23
Growth Of Diverse Manager Market Requires Additional Efforts From Allocators
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Growth Of Diverse Manager Market Requires Additional Efforts From Allocators

Investors must see as many diverse and emerging managers in the market as pos­sible to back the best, but Fairview Cap­ital Partners says the task has become more difficult in recent years.

04.05.23
BIPOC Fund Mgr. Fellowship Opens For First-Time PE, VC Funds
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BIPOC Fund Mgr. Fellowship Opens For First-Time PE, VC Funds

Diverse emerging managers that identify as Black, Indigenous and people of color can get the support they need through a fellow­ship accepting applications for its 2023 pro­gram cohort that assists first-time private equity and venture capital funds.

04.05.23
Conference Coverage
Women Founders See Opportunities But Need For More Action

The number of diverse emerging managers are growing in various sectors, however, there are still not enough, according to women founder panel­ists from a recent webinar.

03.01.23
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Hedge Fund Launches Reach Historic Lows In 2022

Launches for new hedge funds reached near historic lows in 2022 as investors navigated uncertain and volatile tension given inflation and the increased likelihood of a recession, according to a new release.

01.11.23
Industry Orgs. Must Put Pressure On SEC To Ensure DEI Progress
Features/Profiles
Industry Orgs. Must Put Pressure On SEC To Ensure DEI Progress

Regulators such as the Securities and Exchange Commission have stalled on diversity-related recommendations due to the amount on their plate and lack of pri­oritizing such efforts, though industry experts believe adding pressure will lead to additional change.

01.11.23
Fairview Opens Possibilities For Investors Through New Branding
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Fairview Opens Possibilities For Investors Through New Branding

Private markets firm Fairview Capital Partners is addressing the market through a redesign of its website that is seeking to open possibilities and opportunities for investors.

12.07.22
News
AAPI Women Face Double-Edged Sword In Career Success Path

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women in investment management face a double-edged sword as many indicated they must break through two ceilings — bamboo and glass — to achieve success on their personal career paths, according to a new study

10.05.22
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Chingona Ventures Writes Large Checks, Strives For Authenticity

Venture capital firm Chingona Ventures is get­ting things done by writing large institutional checks to founders in industries that are “mas­sively changing.”

09.07.22