Number of Female Founded Enterprises

J-004

DEFINITION:

Number of enterprises in which there is an active female founder(s).   Female founder(s) must retain an active role in the organization as of the end of the reporting period.  An active role may include acting in an advisory capacity for key decisions and does not necessarily require a full-time role at the organization.

GUIDANCE:

Practitioners may refer to specific gender benchmarks and application guidance as needed, such as those specified by the 2X Challenge (www.2xchallenge.org)

Applicability: Direct Equity client, General Partner of a Debt or Equity Fund client, and Investees of Debt and Equity Fund clients