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Equity Clear is an idea born from a group of investors dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the startup world. We believe in 'diversity from the start' and that inclusivity in ideas and innovation, means we can unlock a wealth of untapped potential and drive economic success for all. Our mission centers on collecting and publishing pipeline and investment data. While we started with gender, we are extending our reporting to include intersectional representation and identities. Join us in building a fairer ecosystem that drives inclusive access to capital and opportunity for all.
To provide economic inclusivity and unlock diverse ideas and innovation.
Why
How
By raising awareness and adding transparency to investing. We can’t change what we don’t measure.
Mission
To champion inclusive access to capital and opportunities for diverse founders.
Vision
To build a fairer startup ecosystem that drives inclusive access to capital and opportunity.
Register your Interest
Are you a Venture Fund, Family Office or syndicate that regularly invests in early-stage startups? Sign up to Equity Clear via the form below and we will be in touch on how to activate your journey to a more equitable startup ecosystem.
Objectives
Transparency on pipeline and investing - create a baseline reporting measure success
Remove bias from investment process and decision making
Create awareness of the issues faced by overlooked and underestimated founders
Hold each other accountable
Note: Scale Investors, Alberts, and Giant Leap, do not collect data on behalf of entities that sign up to this initiative, but rather provide a platform for investors to self-report and own their equality journey. Together, we hold each other accountable for a more equitable future.
Gender Diversity Portfolio/Fund Reporting Templates
Defining gender for MVP reporting purposes
• In order to determine the gender identity of a founder, it is important (and agreed upon) that, where possible, you ask your portfolio founders how they identify.
Australian and New Zealand Venture Funds and Family Offices signed up to Equity Clear as at March 2024
55+
7
Reported publicly in line with template
Total number of participants
7
25
Reported publicly not in line with template
Committed to reporting
33
Registered interest
Reported publicly in line with template
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Samar Mcheileh
Partner, Scale Investors
Rachel Yang
Partner, Giant Leap
Lisa Fedorenko
Investment Manager, Alberts
Resources to help with goals and define what is good
Why Alberts is Investing in Equality
Sweef Capital Gender ROI
How Alberts is Investing for Equality
Giant Leap - Attracting more women into traditionally male dominated roles
Giant Leap’s Diversity,
Equity and Inclusion Policy
California passes F5 COLLECTIVE sponsored bill mandating diversity reporting in venture capital
Scale Investor’s evidence and sources downloadable doc.
F5 COLLECTIVE sponsors USA’s first VC diversity bill: here’s what you need to know