Women in Alternatives: How the VC Industry Can Better Support and Retain Women Leaders

Elodie Dupuy, Founder and Managing Director at growth equity fund Full In Partners, on key challenges women face – from the “VP drop off” to perfectionism – and what can be done to address them

Across the globe, the alternative assets industry is making slow but steady progress in improving female representation in its workforce. True, COVID-19 had a disproportionate economic impact on women. Even so, the proportion of women in alternatives inched higher to 20.3%, up slightly from 19.7% in November 2019, according to Preqin’s latest Women in Alternative Assets report. Venture capital led the pack with the highest share of women employees, at 21.8%, up 62 basis points on the previous year. Also, the asset class had the highest percentage of women in senior roles, at 13.7%. But there is much more to be done if the VC industry is to better support and retain women leaders.

Elodie Dupuy, Founder and Managing Director at growth equity fund Full In Partners, spoke with Preqin’s Head of Content, Nicole Lee, about the key challenges women face as they rise to senior roles, and shared her views on what can be done to advance gender equity.

For even more data and expert insights, listen to our webinar recording, or visit our Women in Alternatives 2021 page.