Investor Training: Strategies and Resources for Increasing Participation of Women in Private Capital

GPCA’s Investor Training on “Strategies and Resources for Increasing Participation of Women in Private Capital,” made possible through the support of Investing in Women, successfully concluded in Singapore on 20 August 2024.

Topics discussed include:

• Lessons learned and challenges ahead in sourcing and retaining women’s talent
• Difference between quotas and targets
• Not overlooking the importance of inclusivity over numbers
• How to try to increase buy-in from deal teams and portfolio management

Thank you to our faculty practitioners Fernanda Lima of LeapFrog Investments, Tabongkod Peunchob of Navis Capital, Helen Wong of AC Ventures, Roshini Bakshi of Everstone, Hemal Mirani of HarbourVest Partners, Cheryl Chow of Navis Capital, Rowena Reyes of Sweef Capital, Melissa Chew of KKR, Neeti Katoch of Asian Development Bank, Tang Zongzhong of EQT Private Capital Asia, Conrad de Jesus of Investing in Women and Divya Thakur of Morgan Lewis for their insights. Thank you to all attendees for the engaging session and thoughtful questions.