Brackendale works closely with European GPs to help them present their investment strategies, portfolio companies and team in the most favourable light to LP investors. The rollback of DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) policies by the 2025 Trump administration has made headlines and is beginning to impact industries across the US, including the private markets sector.
The US dominates private capital assets, accounting for 57% of the $13.43 trillion in global assets under management, thus it plays a significant role both financially and culturally for European LPs and GPs. Considering this, we wanted to explore the perspectives of European LPs on DEI and its future viability in Europe, particularly in the context of a shifting macroeconomic and politically charged environment.
LPs surveyed hail from across Europe. They comprise a mix of pension funds, insurance companies, family offices and fund-of-funds from our extensive contact network.
Our survey questions were designed to assess whether European LPs believe the GPs they invest in will be significantly affected by DEI rollbacks. Additionally, we aimed to understand general LP sentiment regarding the importance of DEI, its progress, and its connections to financial performance.