We are thrilled to announce that on November 12th our Managing Partner, Daryn Dodson will be speaking on a panel at PEI's #impactsummit in New York! Tune in to learn insights on the future of #DEI from industry leaders in the #investing space. We are honored to be joined by TPG, o15 Capital Partners, and Gary Community Ventures on the panel. We hope to see you there. Check out more details about the summit and register here: https://lnkd.in/gw-DdqfX [peievents.com]
Illumen Capital
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Oakland, California 5,605 followers
Expanding racial and gender equity by reducing bias in the capital markets.
About us
Illumen Capital is an impact fund of funds addressing systemic inequity by reducing racial and gender bias in investing. Working closely with the world’s leading social psychologists at Stanford SPARQ, we combine investment capital with evidence-based tools and training designed to reduce implicit racial and gender bias in order to unlock latent return and multiply impact. We believe an inclusive and optimal asset management industry will be the cornerstone of an equal and equitable future. Less bias. Better returns. One investment.
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- Industry
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Oakland, California
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2016
- Specialties
- Impact Investing, Venture Capital, Private Equity, and Implicit Bias
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2323 Broadway
Oakland, California 94612, US
Employees at Illumen Capital
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We are pleased to share the exciting news that Katie Twomey, MBA has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Finance & Operations. Katie has displayed great leadership overseeing our operations and compliance functions, and over time has installed an institutional-grade program. Katie continuously seeks out opportunities to help Illumen Capital live out its values and celebrate the success of her colleagues. Please join us in congratulating Katie on this well-deserved promotion. 👏👏👏
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We are pleased to share the exciting news that Katie Twomey, MBA has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Finance & Operations. Katie has displayed great leadership overseeing our operations and compliance functions, and over time has installed an institutional-grade program. Katie continuously seeks out opportunities to help Illumen Capital live out its values and celebrate the success of her colleagues. Please join us in congratulating Katie on this well-deserved promotion. 👏👏👏
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Thank you Financial Investment News, for highlighting our 2023 annual impact report! “We’ve always been proponents of training, continually providing new resources and initiatives, such as written tools, animated videos, impact measurement and management support and cohort learning opportunities, to help our partners evolve and refresh their approach to bias reduction and ultimately see its benefits,” Senior V.P. of Product Development and Impact, Joanna Kuang said, in a statement. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gGG_nWPK
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We are delighted to share the promotion of Jeremy Sookhoo to Principal. Jeremy has been an invaluable member of our team at Illumen Capital and his dedication, leadership, and exceptional skills have significantly contributed to our success and growth. We are excited to see the continued positive impact Jeremy will have in his new role, further advancing our firm's success. Please join me in congratulating Jeremy on this well-deserved promotion. 👏👏👏
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We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Octavio Sandoval, CFA, CAIA to Principal, whose dedication and hard work have significantly advanced our mission at Illumen Capital. On top of leading investments, Octavio has made remarkable contributions by representing Illumen in external deal sourcing, investment stewardship, and on industry panels and annual meetings. We are excited to see the continued impact he will have in his new role, driving our success and furthering our mission. Please join us in congratulating Octavio on this well-deserved promotion. 👏👏👏
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We are thrilled to announce Leila Mengesha’s promotion to Senior Impact Associate. Since Leila joined the Illumen Capital team, she has strengthened our Bias Reduction program, including our Bias Reduction curriculum and Annual Impact Report, in more ways than one can count. We look forward to witnessing the continued impact Leila will have on the firm, knowing that her commitment to inclusivity and diversity will get us that much closer to achieving our mission. Please join us in congratulating Leila on this well-deserved promotion. 👏👏👏
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We are thrilled to announce the release of Illumen Capital's 2023 Annual Impact Report, highlighting our ongoing dedication to systematically addressing #racialbias and #genderbias in #investing. This year's report offers in-depth insights from our proprietary quantitative and qualitative data, showcasing significant industry trends and the impact of our unique approach. Key Highlights from the 2023 Report: Increased Diversity: Our portfolio firms reached gender parity with 50% women and 50% men across their full teams, and we have double the number of women partners and four times the number of underrepresented partners of color compared to industry benchmarks. Growing Recognition of DEI Benefits: Over 80% of respondents acknowledge the financial and moral benefits of DEI, with 87% advocating for perspectives that mirror societal demographics. Confidence in Driving Change: There was a 12% increase in fund managers' confidence in their ability to drive change through diversified investments. Enhanced Best Practices: The availability of best practices and policies increased, with only 45% citing a lack of 'best practices and policies' as a barrier, down from 58% the previous year. Shifting Perspectives on Promotions: A significant shift was noted in the perception of promotion disparities, with 70% of respondents rejecting pipeline issues as a cause for lack of promotions for underrepresented people of color. Despite challenges like high inflation, market volatility, and political polarization, Illumen Capital has remained steadfast in addressing bias and fostering equity. We are committed to supporting fund managers in their DEI journeys and building a more inclusive asset management industry. Special thanks to Yahoo Finance & Benzinga for featuring our annual impact report. Huge appreciation to Joanna Kuang and Leila Mengesha for their exceptional leadership in driving this comprehensive effort towards accountability and transparency. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gCibgaYS
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We are excited to announce that Maria Lopez Rosas has been promoted to Portfolio Associate at Illumen Capital. On top of excelling in day-to-day investment work, Maria has been instrumental in ensuring that diverse perspectives are included at all levels of decision-making and enhancing Illumen Capital's presence across the media and new networks. Maria has made remarkable contributions to Illumen Capital and its mission, and we look forward to her continued impact. Please join us in congratulating Maria on this well-deserved promotion. 👏👏👏
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Our Managing Partner, Daryn Dodson was featured on Bloomberg Businessweek this morning discussing how Illumen Capital is systematically addressing #racialbias and #genderbias in #investing. Listen in at the 30:00 minute mark here: https://lnkd.in/gHeRjPYk
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