1. Membership for individuals at a Private Fund: Individuals who currently hold a primary, full-time role at a manager of a Private Fund(s) (as defined below) are eligible to join (“Qualifying Member”) as a Private Funds Member (Full Access or Leader). The individual must have access to an active email account at the manager or be listed on the manager’s website as a current employee in order to confirm eligibility. “Private Funds” include any private pooled investment vehicle, such as hedge funds, private equity funds, venture capital funds, credit funds, real asset funds, crypto funds and family offices, but do not include mutual funds, banks, technology firms, law firms, outsourced executives, solo practitioners, wealth management firms, consultants, fund administrators, placement agents, finders/marketers, recruiters, vendors, private investment vehicles used for personal investing, or any company whose primary business is the practice of law or providing products or services to in-house lawyers or investment/financial professionals. Eligibility will be determined at all times in the sole discretion of Women in Funds. To remain in good standing, members must remain Qualifying Members. In the event a member leaves a role at a Private Fund and is no longer a Qualifying Member as a result of the departure, the member shall be permitted to remain a member until the earlier of (a) 1 year or (b) the member accepting a job at a firm that is not a Private Fund. In order to renew membership, such member must be either be (a) a Qualifying Member at time of renewal or (b) in-between jobs (in which case, membership will be granted for a duration of 1 year or until such member accepts a full-time role at firm that is not a private fund, whichever is earlier). If a member who has purchased a Private Funds Membership (Full Access or Leader) accepts a full-time role at a firm that is not a Private Fund, the member must inform us promptly, and such member’s membership will be terminated (without any full or pro-rated refund). However, such member may re-join as a Community Sponsor Member or annual sponsor (see 2. below). Eligibility is not dependent on gender identity. Eligibility terms are subject to change at any time. Eligibility is in the discretion of Women in Funds.

2. For those who are not Qualifying Members: For individuals who are not eligible as Qualifying Members, because they do not work in a Private Fund, there is an option to join as a Community Sponsor Member. We offer a limited number of these memberships per year. We also offer a sponsorship program for firms, which includes membership for employees. If you are interested in learning more about sponsorship, please contact us.

After purchasing a membership, your application will be reviewed for conformity to our eligibility guidelines and assuming you are a Qualifying Member, you will be accepted as a new member! In the event you do not meet the eligibility criteria, you will be refunded the entire amount, less a processing fee of $25. If you have any questions about whether you are a Qualifying Member, please email our operations department (olivia@womeninfunds.org) before you apply in order to avoid the processing fee.

Members are women who work at hundreds of the top private funds in the US, ranging from big blue chip funds with over $10bn AUM to start-up boutiques. Our members tend to be senior or C-suite level, including founders. We have a great group of mid-level members and some fantastic next generation members too. Members come from all business areas, but are largely from the investment and legal business areas at hedge funds and PE funds. Among those members, the split is about 50/50 hedge to PE. We have a core group of women from credit/distressed funds as well as VC, and a growing group of crypto members. Last but not least, our members are known to be the friendliest and most welcoming women around!

Once you are a paid member of Women in Funds, you will receive a log-in credential and access to our member site (www.womeninfundsmembers.online).

For those who are not Qualifying Members, because they do not work in a private fund, but who would like to join the community, we are pleased to offer an individual sponsorship tier at $4,500/yr (“Corporate Supporter”) as well as membership for firms with multiple participants, through our firm sponsorship program.

Eligibility Rules: Other than our Community Sponsor Members and our Sponsors, all Members must at all time be and remain a Qualifying Member. Should you no longer meet these terms, please let us know. Any member who is no longer a Qualifying Member at the time of renewal will not be able to renew, but will be permitted to join as a Community Sponsor Member. For event sponsors - please take note that sponsoring one of our events does not grant or create a membership of any kind.

All members must abide our Terms of Use and by any posted Women in Funds community rules, including the DE&I Policy, the WhatsApp Group Policy and any rules of conduct required by an event host (together with Event Rules, the “Community Rules”.)

The Terms of Use, the Eligibility Rules and the Community Rules (collectively, the “Terms of Membership”) are subject to change in the sole discretion of Women in Funds. Membership prices are subject to change at any time, and there are no discounts, guaranteed pricing or pre-paid advance memberships permitted. Membership may be revoked by Women in Funds in its sole discretion for a member’s breach of the Terms of Membership, in which case, no refunds will be available and the member may not be eligible to rejoin in the future.

Women in Funds hosts a job board on the member site for members to post on and browse. Funds may reach out with job postings to share with the community by contacting us at womeninfunds@gmail.com. Our monthly events are great places to network and let folks know that you are on the hunt.

We offer one-on-one career and job search consulting services, including compensation negotiation support, through our affiliate, Paradox Principals, for an additional fee. Please contact us with any questions at womeninfunds@gmail.com

As for job postings, direct listings only will be posted. For recruiters interested in working on a partnered basis with our affiliate, Paradox Principals, please contact us at womeninfunds@gmail.com.

No! We do not share member lists, member emails or any personally identifiable information, in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We do not give sponsors access to member lists either. Our member portal and WhatsApp group is private and open only to registered members.

Yes, we have a great group of founders in the mix who can benefit from our combined resources and recommendations for operating a fund.

We believe that working in a fund is a unique experience, very different to anything else. We believe that we deserve a community of our own, tailored to that experience, which is inclusive and welcoming to all - not just investors and not just senior women.

We are known for our community of warm, friendly and outgoing members and our frequent in-person events with quality programming and entertainment. We also have a wonderful online community with an active member chat and since our events take place monthly, that means there’s always a live networking option on the table.

We combine all the different business areas and fund types in one group because we found that the overall experience of being a woman in the funds industry is unique, regardless of whether you work in PE, hedge or another type of fund. It’s a different experience from a bank or the broader financial institution community. We also believe in cross-pollination and that it’s beneficial to meet people from different strategies and focus areas because you end up learning and gaining access to more networks.