The Power100 was created to shine a spotlight on firms and individuals that are high performing, delivering economic value for stakeholders, impacting the industry and closing societal gaps that exist in gender, wealth, health, education, and other areas important to us all.

The Power100 list includes established industry players and new entrants. The Asset Managers populating the list have delivered superior investment results, hired and trained diverse industry talent, mentored emerging managers and impactfully invested in portfolio companies. In an industry that relies on “best practices” to drive manager and portfolio decisions that are devoid of differentiation the Allocators and Advisors have embraced the powerful investment results afforded portfolios through diverse managers. The Advocates have taken up the mission and articulated the case for more inclusive portfolios while the Angels are putting their financial and social capital where their mouth is and paving paths to success for all. The Icons have earned a special place in our industry. They were minds ahead of their time and their work has left an enduring impact on the industry.

To be clear, this is not a ranking of the largest firms and investors based on assets under management. Individually and collectively, those recognized are producing results for investors and changing the face of the alternative asset management industry. We hope that the Power100 inspires others as they learn more about the action and activity that brought past honorees to our attention.