Investing in Women, an initiative of the Australian Government

Can an intentional meritocracy strategy widen access to LPs?

White paper 2026 by Propelevate. Bridge Funding Global partnered with Propelevate, with funding provided by Investing in Women. Four years of Bridge data: 610 fund managers, 495 LPs, 1,848 LP evaluations and 33 interviews.

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Who made this research

Bridge Funding Global

Bridge Funding Global (“Bridge”) is a data-driven fundraising platform and investor community for top-performing emerging managers. Bridge was founded to change the face of private capital, so that the best fund managers can reach capital regardless of their background.

Propelevate

Propelevate is a boutique woman-founded consulting firm, working at the intersection of social impact and the private sector in diverse global contexts. Women and girls are at the center of its work, including in supporting more equitable capital allocation.

Investing in Women

Investing in Women, an initiative of the Australian Government, works to advance women’s economic equality and drive inclusive economic growth across Southeast Asia. This research was sponsored by Investing in Women.