Pivotal

In U.S. private equity, women manage $1.6 trillion fewer dollars, hold just 22 percent of investing roles, and only 6 percent of senior roles. Some of the biggest investments in our economy are made in the private market, often determining which businesses can scale and succeed. But for too long, women have been underrepresented in this growing and powerful sector.   That’s why we’re expanding our investments to the full private market by backing two women-led firms, putting more capital directly into the hands of experienced fund managers: Awani Capital and Invidia Capital Management.   Read more from Erin Harkless Moore, Pivotal’s managing director of investments, on why our expansion matters, how it builds on our current venture capital strategy, and what kind of progress we hope to accelerate.

“I’m supposed to work like I don’t have kids and supposed to parent like I don’t have a job.” That’s how one father described the challenge of balancing work and caregiving in a recent Pew Research Center survey about the experiences of working parents. Among the most telling findings: parents across income levels say cost is the biggest barrier to finding childcare, underscoring the urgent need for solutions that make care more affordable and accessible for families. https://lnkd.in/giesuEUc

Some of the most iconic artists use their platforms to inspire action, and that’s exactly what Olivia Rodrigo did with Daisy Chain Fields.   She turned the energy of a music festival into meaningful support for women and girls, bringing together an electric all-women lineup and 45,000 fans to raise millions for organizations doing vital work.   It’s the kind of leadership that gives me so much hope for the future, and it’s why I wanted to contribute $10 million through Pivotal, doubling the amount the amazing Daisy Chain community already raised. The festival may be over, but the impact of what it made possible will be felt for years to come.

Women account for 80% of autoimmune diseases. Being a woman doubles your risk of dementia. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women worldwide. Despite the outsized impact of these conditions, there’s still so much we don’t know about them due to decades of underinvestment in women’s health. These stats from Wellcome Leap show why closing the women’s health gap is “a moral and economic imperative.” https://lnkd.in/g4SJxs82

It’s not unusual for Nadia Gramby to drive hundreds of miles a day across Alabama to care for women and their babies, many of whom live in maternity care deserts with no birthing facilities or obstetric clinicians nearby. As one of only 1,200 Black midwives in the U.S., she’s acutely aware of the disparities that leave Black mothers and babies at higher risk of complications and death—especially in rural areas—which is why she’s passionate about helping close gaps in care. Her story not only highlights the severity of the U.S. maternal health crisis, but the critical role midwives play in helping families access care. https://lnkd.in/gUzm2qrb

Want to learn more about menopause and how to manage its symptoms? Look no further than The Menopause Society Show. Hosted by experts you can trust, this video series is designed to help women in midlife and health care professionals better understand how to navigate menopause. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gmSnyrDF

Philanthropy wouldn’t be what it is today without Black women’s leadership. That’s why it’s so meaningful to see Tracy Sturdivant succeed Teresa C. Younger as the president and CEO at the Ms. Foundation for Women, continuing a legacy of Black women leading one of the sector’s most influential organizations. We’re proud to call the Ms. Foundation a partner, and excited for their next chapter of impact. https://lnkd.in/gAfSSF9B

Pregnancy and postpartum can bring joy, stress, uncertainty, and everything in between. That’s why integrating mental health support into maternal care matters. Hear from our partner Maternal And Family Health Services, Inc. about how they’re helping expecting and new moms get the care they deserve at every stage of their journey. https://lnkd.in/gxsrSdBB

Women spend an average of nine years of their lives in poor health. Those years often come when they are at the peak of their careers or raising families. At the times in women's lives when there are so many expectations placed on what they should deliver, there are far too few expectations for what the health system should deliver for them. It’s time for that to change. We’re highlighting six of our partners who are stepping up to fill the gaps from the reproductive years to midlife: Guttmacher Institute, National Partnership for Women & Families, Maternal And Family Health Services, Inc., Co-Impact, The Menopause Society, and Wellcome Leap. There is a better future for women's health care on the horizon. Learn how these organizations are helping us get there: https://lnkd.in/g-eExS-q