A quick word with our former Chair
Cilian Jansen Verplanke Partner, Karmijn Kapital
and former
Chair of the Netherlands Committee
RECENT INITIATIVES
Recruiting more women into private equity
The Dutch Academy
Launched in 2021, this annual two-day business programme is for final year female university students. Hosted by Dutch Level 20 sponsor GPs, the Academy introduces private equity as a career option for women and offers the opportunity to acquire both technical and soft skills.
Attendees deepen their understanding of core aspects of private equity investing while building a network of invaluable contacts with senior members in the industry.
The Summer Academy really helped me understand why a career in private equity is a great fit with my skill set. I had not considered it before as I did not know enough about it but now I will definitely apply for a role within an investment team as it is a great mix between financial, strategic and interpersonal capabilities.
2022 Academy Attendee
Supporting the PE executives of tomorrow
The Emerging Talent Programme
Launched to support junior-level women working in private equity, this programme provides individuals with technical training and soft skills. Participants are able to build networks with other women at a similar stage in their career within the industry.
I’ve found the programme unbelievably valuable. Beyond the formal training, the opportunity to meet other young professionals and discuss pertinent issues is such a welcome one.
2022 Programme Member
Setting the benchmark
Diversity in the Dutch industry
Since 2020, Level 20 Netherlands has worked with NVP and PGGM to publish Women in PE and VC in the Netherlands, data-driven research into the state of play across the country. The latest report launched in early 2023.
Shaping the next generation of leaders
The Level 20 mentoring programme supports women currently working in private equity with >5 years of work experience to succeed and progress within their firms.
Level 20 Netherlands runs its mentoring programme from September to September, each year and is always looking for new members:
Recently our Mentoring Lead, Brigitte van de Maarel sat down to discuss DE&I in the industry and how it has changed in recent years, with mena.nl.
We also work closely with NVP — the industry body and public policy advocate for the private equity and venture capital industry in the Netherlands.
Upcoming events
Level 20 Netherlands regularly runs events — both digital and physical — encouraging attendance from all its members, both old and new.
Stay up to date with future events:
Committee members
Level 20 Netherlands gives its thanks to of all its committee members who give up their time and work together to help make a difference in pushing private equity forward.
The committee is made up of 10x professionals from across the industry:
In the Netherlands we have been focussed on driving cultural change and promoting inclusion to attract young women to the Dutch private equity sector since 2018. We have created a strong community to support women and secure promotion and retention on all levels through our dedicated programmes and events.
Frances Houweling
The Netherlands Committee Chair
