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Beyond the tick box: New DFI portfolio evidence shows impact of gender lens investments under the 2X Challenge — 2X Global Since its launch in 2018, the 2X Challenge has mobilised over $33 billion into gender-smart investments globally–built on the assumption that meeting the 2X Criteria delivers real benefits for women. ...

New synthesis from Kore Global: 4 DFI evaluations, 81 investments. The strongest evidence yet of how the 2X Criteria drive outcomes for women.

👇Our latest Field Notes breaks down what the data shows:
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YouTube video by 2X Global 2X Global Feature on Empowered Hosted by Meg Ryan

ICYMI: 2X Global and our member EIB are featured on the 📺series Empowered Hosted by Meg Ryan!
2X was selected for the latest season of the educational documentary series airing on U.S. Public Television stations. Tell us if you’ve seen it! #EmpoweredWithMegRyan #Empowered youtu.be/IXVxxWrc2Kg?...

🛣️ 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐎𝐏30: 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫-𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
Join us during New York Climate Week to explore how finance providers can operationalise the new Gender Action Plan expected to be adopted at COP30, to unlock gender-responsive climate investments at scale.
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We’re live from Manila! The 2X Global Summit 2025 has officially begun, gathering over 200 leaders from across the gender finance ecosystem and around the world.
Three days to connect, challenge and reimagine the future of inclusive finance.

#WomenDrivingResilience #2XGlobalSummit2025

🌍 Step into leadership at 2X Global! Self-nominations are open (Aug 18 – Oct 10, 2025) for a Member Representative seat on our Governing Board, a chance to shape gender lens investing and drive systemic change. 👉 Details: www.2xglobal.org/opportunitie...

Innovation in Action: How Pro Mujer is Scaling Women’s Healthcare Through Technology and Partnerships — 2X Global Investing in women’s health goes beyond the individual woman - it is an investment in resilient, thriving communities. Across Latin America, women spend 25% more time than men coping with health issu...

Pro Mujer is using digital tools and partnerships to expand women’s healthcare in Latin America.

In 2024, they delivered 529K+ services, from screenings to chatbots. A case of gender-lens investing in action.

📖 Read more: www.2xglobal.org/field-notes/...

A New Chapter as 2X Global Welcomes New Board Chair — 2X Global We are honoured to mark a new chapter in our journey as our first board Chair, Sukhvir Basran, hands over the baton of leadership to the new Chair of our Board of Directors, Dr Kshama Fernandes. Ksham...

📢 News announcement from 2X Global! A new chapter has started in the 2X Global journey as our first board Chair Sukhvir Basran, hands over the baton of leadership to our newly appointed Chair of the Board of Directors, Dr Kshama Fernandes.
Read more on our website: www.2xglobal.org/news-media-s...

2X Global Summit 2025 — 2X Global

Principal Gender Specialist in the Private Sector Operations Department of the ADB, Amanda Satterly, expresses what she is looking forward to learning and experiencing at the upcoming Summit.
Learn more: www.2xglobal.org/2x-global-su...

We are thrilled to be co-hosting this Summit with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), convening a network of partners and players who are investing in women’s economic empowerment across the globe.

In September, leaders and stakeholders from across the spectrum of finance - DFIs, investment banks, family offices, foundations, fund managers and many others - will head to Manila, the Philippines for the 2X Global Summit 2025.

The Power of Community: together, we're not just stronger – we're unstoppable. — 2X Global As a positive provocateur in the financial space, we understand that true transformation doesn't happen in isolation. It requires the activation of networks, fostering deep connections, and the courag...

Not just stronger together - but unstoppable!
As we look forward to our upcoming 2X Global Summit 2025, this great blog post from our own Marijn Wiersma is timely, reflecting on the strength of solidarity and a shared vision for a more equitable future. www.2xglobal.org/field-notes/...

Thank you to all who joined us and we will be seeing you again soon!

From bankers to angel investors, fund managers, intermediaries and policy makers, they turned out for a night of vibrant discussions, forging new connections and gaining new insights about the opportunities and existing work ongoing to advance women's economic empowerment through investment.

Reflecting on our very first 2X Investor Meet-Up in the Caribbean, which was held in Barbados recently. Together with our co-host, the Caribbean Development Bank, we brought together public and private sector leaders and stakeholders in finance.

The night mixed sharp insights with open exchange, grounded by local entrepreneurs’ real-world pitches.

Thank you to all who joined!

Building a more inclusive financial system often starts with the right people in the right room.

Last week in Nairobi, 2X Global and Graça Machel Trust gathered investors and leaders to talk gender equality in finance.

For family offices shaping long-term value, the 2025 #KPMG Africa Venture Summit (30 May, Nairobi) explores global views on strategic assets and innovation in wealth creation.
Register🔗 forms.office.com/pages/respon...
#KPMGAfricaVentureSummit #2025kpmgafricaventuresummit #sustainablewealthcreation

To fight climate change effectively, we need to close the gender funding gap Investing in women has a multiplier effect and helps drive progress in reaching other goals, writes 2X Global's CEO Jessica Espinoza

Closing the gender funding gap is climate action.
In BusinessGreen, 2X Global CEO Jessica Espinoza explains why gender equity must be central to climate finance: when capital reaches women on the front lines, solutions become smarter and faster.
📖 Read more www.businessgreen.com/opinion/4413...

Starting today and going all week long, we'll be sharing background and information about the Facility and what it means for women and access to capital.

Moremi Capital is the investment advisor for the 2X Ignite Africa Warehousing Facility.

📢 We are just days away from the launch of the 2X Ignite Africa Warehousing Facility, our new, catalytic financing initiative to help women-led and gender-balanced fund managers in Africa build a track record and attract capital.

Progress doesn’t come from acting in siloes: The catalytic impact of investing in women. by Jessica Espinoza

💭 How much further could we ALL go if we invested more in women? From our CEO Jessica Espinoza:
"We know investing in women specifically has an exponential impact — acting as a lever to tackle other grand challenges across society and the economy."
Read at the 🔗 below: medium.com/@2XGlobal/pr...

Unlocking Rural Potential: Yellow Metal's Tech-Enabled Gold Loan Revolution — 2X Global India holds an estimated 24,000 tonnes of gold valued at $2T, with 60% concentrated in rural areas. This vast reserve remains largely untapped, with only 5,300 tonnes being used as formal collateral. ...

A #FridayRead for you - a new case study from member WaterBridge Ventures, focusing on investee Yellow Metal. 📿 Learn how this gold loan fintech is breaking down some of the barriers to formal financial services faced by women in rural India.
🔗 www.2xglobal.org/case-studies...

Join us and PEWIN together with AVCA for the next edition of Convene Africa, in Lagos.
We'll bring together senior women GPs, LPs, allocators, and asset owners to chart a shared path to prosperity.
Register:
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: 2X Criteria Training (Time zone A). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Join this training to explore the latest updates to the 2X Criteria and Reference Guide. Whether you are new to using the 2X Criteria or need a refresher, this session will equip you with the insights...

🗓️ April 22, 2025 | Register now!
📍 Session A: 9:00–10:30 AM CET | 4:00–5:30 PM SGT
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📍Session B: 3:00–4:30 PM CET | 9:00–10:30 AM EST
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Join us for the 2X Criteria Training Session! Our second session of the year dives into the updated 2X Criteria and Reference Guide. Whether you need a refresher or want to go deeper, this session’s for you.

Still energised from our 2X Global Investor Meet-Up in #Singapore! Thanks to Sarona Asset Management, TVM Capital Healthcare, & all who joined us to talk Gender Lens Investing in Asia. Grateful to our speakers for the insights—here’s to more action & connection across the region! #2XGlobal #GLI

YouTube video by 2X Global Jen Braswell on why 2X Certification Can Be a Game-Changer

We recently launched 2X Certification, a formal certification designed to drive higher standards in gender lens investing. Here, 2X Global founding director Jen Braswell shares why she thinks it will be a "game-changer" for both LPs and GPs.
youtu.be/n0PQyyWnNnM?...

YouTube video by 2X Global 2X Certification: Beyond Capital Shares their Experience from the Pilot Phase

Beyond Capital Ventures' latest fund is one of the very first entities to become 2X Certified, attaining 2X Certification Level 'Best-In-Class'. Principal Christophe de Montille explains why they decided to #GoFurther and why he feels 2X Certification will benefit the field. youtu.be/00ymIM4sbWw?...

YouTube video by 2X Global What is 2X Certification?

What is 2X Certification and how does it work? Here, our CEO Jessica Espinoza provides a breakdown of 2X Certification, exploring its purpose, significance, and impact. To learn more, head to 2xcertification.org.
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📆 Save the date! The 2X Global Summit will take place in Manila from September 2 to 4, 2025, co-hosted by the Asian Development Bank.
❔Interested in attending? Explore www.2xglobal.org/membership to learn more and contact our team.