(South Africa) The Project Catalyst report revealed US$ 7.9 billion in gender lens investments in private markets. While investment opportunities are growing, capital allocation to a new generation of fund managers offering innovative solutions is still low.

The 2XI Africa GP Sprint is a six-month accelerator programme designed to boost the fundraising journey of women/diverse-led fund managers with gender-smart investing strategies across the African continent. The cohort was selected through a three-stage competitive selection process, including an interview with 2X Ignite and Kuramo Capital Management teams. The selected cohort represents diverse investment strategies and market approaches across Africa.

We are thrilled to announce the Asia-Pacific Cohort for the GP Sprint and Launch Pad.

2X Ignite, with the support from Australian Aid and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), launched an introductory and acceleration programme for female-led or gender-balanced fund managers with gender smart investing strategies across the Asia-Pacific region.

We are thrilled to announce the first Africa Cohort of the 2X Ignite GP Sprint.