Gender Lens Investing 101

How to Maximize Returns by Investing in Women-led Businesses

Type: Canada-wide (VIRTUAL)

For: Accredited Investors (Individuals, Families, Foundations, Faith-based Organizations, Staff of Investment Funds or Institutional Investors)

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Course Description

Get started on your Gender Lens Investing (GLI) journey with our free self-paced introductory virtual course, Gender Lens Investing 101, designed for all Canadian accredited investors who are eager to begin or advance their understanding of GLI principles.

Learn what gender lens investing is, how you can embed GLI into your investment process, how to measure GLI impact, what  frameworks are being used by gender lens investors, and more – all from the comfort of your own home.

Key Features

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Flexibility: Self-paced learning allows you to progress at your own pace, accommodating busy schedules and commitments – all from the comfort of your own space.

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Engaging Content: Benefit from expertly crafted modules and workshops and thought-provoking live case studies that enrich your understanding of GLI.

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Multilingual Access: Our course is available not only in English, but also in French.

How the Course Works

The course will include the following:

Learning Modules

These modules are available to all registrants:

Module 1 – Introduction to Gender Lens Investing. Learn what GLI is, the challenges GLI addresses, how GLI shows up across the spectrum of capital, and why you should invest with a gender lens.

Module 2 – Evaluating your IPS. Understand bias in the investment process and how you can embed gender lenses into your investment process.

Module 3 – Opportunities for investing in women-led and -serving businesses. What is the scale and scope of women-led and -serving businesses in Canada and beyond? 

Module 4 – Measuring Impact. How do you measure GLI impact? What are frameworks being used by gender lens investors?

Live Case Studies

Registrants will be able to access a series of upcoming live case studies, including:

Wednesday, February 26th (11 AM ET) – Screening and Measuring Gender Lens Investing: Grand Challenges Canada Case Study. How do leading investors apply a gender lens across their portfolios and ensure measurable impact? Grand Challenges Canada has developed a strategic approach to screening and measuring gender lens investments, demonstrating how gender lens investing powers better financial and impact-driven results. Register at: https://lu.ma/dm5vfa5u 

Wednesday, March 5th (1 PM ET) – GLI in Place-Based Investing: VERGE Capital Case Study. Join us for a conversation with VERGE Capital, a place-based investment firm actively integrating a gender lens into their funding strategies. This session will explore how VERGE Capital sources deals equitably, structures its investment committee, and embeds gender equity principles into its decision-making. Register at: https://lu.ma/1ww3x0c8 

…and more to come.

 

Key Learning Outcomes

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    Acquire a comprehensive understanding of Gender Lens Investing principles.

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    Evaluate the financial and social impact of gender-smart investments.

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    Learn from Canadian gender lens investors through case studies of:

    • FinDev Canada
    • MEDA
    • Dragonfly Ventures
    • The51
    • Grand Challenges Canada
    • VERGE Capital

    and more!

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    Develop the skills to integrate GLI into diverse investment themes and strategies. 

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    Testimonials

     

    “This course widened my understanding of the GLI framework beyond just ‘investing in women founders’ to also include access to capital, workplace equity, and products & services. The framing of “women as catalyst for societal change and new opportunities” was inspiring! I found the course content empowers investors to embrace a more inclusive and sustainable approach to their overall business decisions. As an educator myself, I can attest that the curriculum design and comprehensive content provided a foundational knowledge of the principles, practices and opportunities associated with gender lens investing. The flexible learning options also allowed for accommodating diverse learning preferences and schedules. The engaging content, dynamic multimedia resources, and real-world relevance through examples, made the course both engaging and insightful!” -Jaswinder Kaur, Professor, School of Business – Algonquin College

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