Research

Level 20 conducts research into two broad areas. First, it has conducted studies to establish accurate data on the numbers of women working in UK-based private equity firms so that it can track progress towards its goals. Secondly, it commissions studies on topics that will inform and drive its broader work to promote greater representation of women across the industry. 

 

Launch: Women in Private Equity and Venture Capital in Poland (2021)

PSIK, Level 20 and Abris Capital Partners are delighted to publish the first report on the number of women working Read more about Launch: Women in Private Equity and Venture Capital in Poland (2021)[…]

Nina Capital and Level 20 launch Gender Diversity in Private Equity and Venture Capital in Spain (2021)

Please click here for the full report Nina Capital and Level 20 present latest findings on gender diversity in the Read more about Nina Capital and Level 20 launch Gender Diversity in Private Equity and Venture Capital in Spain (2021)[…]

Level 20 & BVCA launch the latest Diversity & Inclusion Survey 2021

Please click here to download the report. Please click the links below to download the toolkit: Data collection template Comparison Read more about Level 20 & BVCA launch the latest Diversity & Inclusion Survey 2021[…]

Level 20/YSC Consulting-Reaping the Rewards of Retention

Retaining senior women in investment roles in the Private Equity industry: an in-depth study of the challenges and solutions. Please Read more about Level 20/YSC Consulting-Reaping the Rewards of Retention[…]

Guidance and Best Practice for VCs, Private Equity and Institutional Investors with regard to Diversity & Female Entrepreneurship

Latest guidelines By Investors For Investors: Best practice guidance for VC’s, PE and Institutional Investors on Diversity & Inclusion launched February 2021 Diversity and Read more about Guidance and Best Practice for VCs, Private Equity and Institutional Investors with regard to Diversity & Female Entrepreneurship[…]

Under The Lens Parts 1 & 2 – Why Understanding Millennial Motivations Can Support And Retain Talent In Private Equity

These articles focus on the ‘warning signs’ or factors that might restrict the long-term retention of Millennials in Private Equity. Read more about Under The Lens Parts 1 & 2 – Why Understanding Millennial Motivations Can Support And Retain Talent In Private Equity[…]

Under The Lens: How Private Equity Can Build Diverse Teams To Drive Value Creation

This article looks to explore how Private Equity firms can leverage diversity and inclusion as a value driver and what Read more about Under The Lens: How Private Equity Can Build Diverse Teams To Drive Value Creation[…]

Women in Private Equity July 2019

This report summarises the findings of three recent reports: Women in UK Venture Capital 2017 (BVCA and Diversity VC) Women Read more about Women in Private Equity July 2019[…]

Women in Limited Partners

This report was produced by the BVCA and Level 20. It was launched in June 2019. Read the report here.

Women in Private Equity

This report was produced by the BVCA and Level 20.  It was launched in May 2018. Read the report here.

Private Equity career paths and personality traits: Gender similarities and differences

The report was commissioned by Level 20 and created by University of Cambridge Judge Business School.  It was launched in Read more about Private Equity career paths and personality traits: Gender similarities and differences[…]