The Questions LPs Can Ask for Due Diligence on Diversity and Inclusion in VC

From Diversity VC: A list of questions which Limited Partners can use to ask GPs at venture funds during the due diligence process to better understand their approach to diversity and inclusion. The first set of questions is taken from the ILPA guidance, the second has been compiled by Diversity VC in discussions with GPs and LPs in Europe and the US.

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Guiding the Equality Fund's Investment Strategy Part 2 (From Playbook: Investing in Gender Equality)

Forming bridges amongst feminist activists and economists and allies with gender-lens investment expertise, part of a six-part blog series that explores why and how an investment program is an essential part of the Equality Fund’s work to shift power to women, youth, girls, and non-binary people around the world. Through the lens of six “P”s (Purpose, People and Partners, Perspectives, Process, Philosophy and Products), the Equality Fund shares their approach to gender-lens investing and illuminate the values, strategy, and structure that guide it.

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Canadian Investor Statement on Diversity & Inclusion

From Responsible Investment Association Canada: Signatory investors encourage Canadian public companies to lead in global efforts to address systemic inequities by advancing diversity and inclusion efforts and enhancing transparency and accountability, as well as challenge their own institutions to advance diversity and inclusion of underrepresented individuals within their organisations.

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Investing in Racial Equity: A Primer for College & University Endowments

From The Intentional Endowments Network: This Primer is intended to be a catalyst for conversation and action on racial equity for fiduciaries of university endowments who are looking to learn more about the current state of racial inequity in the U.S. as it relates to the long-term sustainability of the economy; the unique, under appreciated opportunity available to college and university endowments in racial equity investing; and the variety of tools, products, partners and best practices available. University fiduciaries can begin to address racial equity in their roles by taking the actions outlined in this Primer.

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How Can Investors Help Confront Racial Injustice?

This impact brief from Zevin Asset Management is an update of their original call to action and a review of their continuing work to build an awareness of racial justice into investment — both as an analytical lens and an economic reality. Doing so helps to protect the value of their portfolios and channel their clients’ voices to help create positive change.

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