Debunking the Myths

Diverse-owned alternative investment management firms face a host of unsubstantiated misconceptions. Learn the truth based on facts and research.

Member Data

A deep look at NAIC’s member firms provides compelling evidence for investing with diverse managers. IntelligentNAIC aggregates member firm information to deliver proprietary diverse-manager research.

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Member Data

A deep look at NAIC’s member firms provides compelling evidence for investing with diverse managers. IntelligentNAIC aggregates member firm information to deliver proprietary diverse-manager research.

Member Benefits

Learn why NAIC has become the largest network of diverse-owned alternative investment firms and why our membership continues to grow. Our vast array of programs and initiatives support firms in all stages and strategies.

Become a Member

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Multi-Year Partnerships

Our multi-year corporate partners have demonstrated a commitment to supporting our member firms. Learn how we work with them to develop customized programs to optimize impact and exposure.

Sponsorships

Sponsors play a vital role in NAIC’s success, supporting one or more of our programs and events. Learn how sponsors elevate NAIC’s mission.

Industry Alliances

NAIC is proud to have alliances with many of the largest and most influential institutional investor organizations. Learn more about these organizations that participate in our programs and events.

Overview

Explore the ways you can engage with NAIC. Learn about our programs and initiatives that connect diverse investment managers and capital allocators; develop skills and competencies; provide data and insights; and propel diverse careers. We offer events, programs, tools and reports, all in support of our mission: to increase the flow of capital to successful diverse alternative asset managers.

NAIC Access

Experience programs and initiatives that connect diverse-owned alternative investment firms and capital allocators.

  • Annual LP Meetup
  • Diverse Manager Certification
  • Fundraising Advisory Support Tracker (FAST)
  • Institutional Investor Roadshows
  • Managers in the Market (MINT) Report
  • VIP Midsummer Reception

NAIC Academy

Experience programs and initiatives that develop skills and competencies to succeed in the alternative investment industry.

  • ENGAGE Trustee Education
  • NAIC Insights Series
  • NextGen Symposium

NAIC Advocacy

Experience programs and initiatives that provide data and insights that support investing with diverse-owned investment managers.

  • Federal Pension Initiative
  • IntelligentNAIC Member Data
  • Market Update Videos
  • Performance Report: Examining the Returns
  • Perspectives Video Series
  • Thought Leadership

NAIC Advance

Experience programs and initiatives that propel the careers of diverse professionals.

  • Career Opportunities
  • MBA Fellowship Program
  • Women in Alternatives (WIA)
  • WIA - IN: Paradigm Changers Internship Program
  • WIA - UP: Fellowship Program
  • WIA - BEYOND: Training for General Partners

About NAIC

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Propelling Diverse Careers

NAIC Members Pictured (L to R): Jarrid Tingle, Harlem Capital, Samara Hernandez, Chingona Ventures

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Programs

MBA Fellowship Program

Compensated 10-Month Fellowships

The MBA Fellowship Program introduces diverse 2nd-year MBA students with a focus in finance to the universe of diverse-owned alternative investment firms.
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Women in Alternatives

Advancing Diverse Women at All Stages of Their Careers

The Women in Alternatives (WIA) initiative was developed to tackle the challenge of improving the representation of diverse female professionals in the alternative investment industry. Our 3-part In, Up, and Beyond strategy supports ethnically diverse women in all stages of their careers.
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IN: Paradigm Changers Internship Program

Undergraduate and Graduate Summer Internships

The Paradigm Changers Undergraduate and Graduate Internship Program builds a pathway for the next generation of women to access careers in alternative investments. The program provides internship opportunities for ethnically diverse women from a broad range of academic disciplines and provides the opportunity for participants to gain the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career in alternative investments.
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UP: Fellowship Program for Mid-Career Women

Career Development Program

As part of the Women in Alternatives initiative, the UP Fellowship program was designed to help mid-career ethnically diverse women rise UP in their careers. The 9-month program focuses on career development and provides training, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
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BEYOND: Training for General Partners

Support for Women Starting Firms

As part of the Women in Alternatives initiative, Beyond (in conjunction with the NextGen Training Symposium) helps women navigate fundraising and build a firm. Launching 2023.
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