The Standard
Curious how you stand up to your
peers when it comes to inclusion?
Curious how you stand up to your peers when it comes to inclusion?
Over 100 leading VC funds have achieved Diversity VC Standard certification — demonstrating a commitment to inclusive practices that drive performance. This isn’t just compliance; it’s competitive advantage.
The Standard
Curious how you stand up to your peers when it comes to inclusion?
Over 100 leading VC funds have achieved Diversity VC Standard certification — demonstrating a commitment to inclusive practices that drive performance.
This isn’t just compliance; it’s competitive advantage.
30
+
Funds certified
$
1
B+
in AUM influenced
0
0
+
Countries
Testimonials
Testimonials
Unlike most frameworks that feel disconnected from the realities of venture capital, The Standard was built by VCs, for VCs.
It’s designed to be completed in just a few hours, but don’t mistake that for simplicity. The process digs deep into your fund’s inclusive governance, ensuring there’s no diversity-washing, just measurable progress.
Once complete, you’ll receive a personal report benchmarking your fund against your peers, along with tailored recommendations; a clear, practical roadmap to help you strengthen inclusive governance and long-term performance.
Every submission is personally reviewed by a member of the Diversity VC team, ensuring a human lens and meaningful feedback throughout the process.
Unlike most frameworks that feel disconnected
from the realities of venture capital, The
Standard was built by VCs, for VCs.
Once complete, you’ll receive a personal report benchmarking your fund against your peers, along with tailored recommendations; a clear, practical roadmap to help you strengthen inclusive governance and long-term performance.
It’s designed to be completed in just a few hours, but don’t mistake that for simplicity. The process digs deep into your fund’s inclusive governance, ensuring there’s no diversity-washing, just measurable progress.
Every submission is personally reviewed by a member of the Diversity VC team, ensuring a human lens and meaningful feedback throughout the process.
The Standard evaluates:
Internal culture
and policies
Hiring and
promotion practices
Investment sourcing, decision-making, and portfolio support
Governance, leadership,
and accountability
Data transparency and
investor relations
The Standard evaluates:
Internal culture
and policies
Hiring and
promotion practices
Investment sourcing, decision-making, and portfolio support
Governance, leadership,
and accountability
Data transparency and
investor relations
Each fund is assessed across
five levels of maturity:
Leading
A visible industry example driving systemic
change beyond your own fund
Advanced
A data-driven, proactive approach to inclusion
and accountability
Established
Inclusion principles are embedded across
most areas of the fund
Emerging
Early steps are in place, with clear commitment
and growing momentum
Foundation
Building awareness and setting the groundwork
for inclusive practices
Each fund is assessed across five levels of maturity:
Investment in Excellence:
Certification:
Recertification:
£1,800 + VAT
£750 + VAT
*If your AUM is under 50M, get in touch with us
Investment in Excellence:
Certification:
£1,800 + VAT
Recertification:
£750 + VAT
*If your AUM is under 50M, get in touch with us
Begin Your Journey
Certification is the first step. Let’s get started.
Next Step
When you’re ready to take the next step, become a Diversity VC Member and join a global community of funds committed to building a more inclusive venture ecosystem.
Membership provides ongoing support, shared learning, and exclusive opportunities to connect with other certified funds on the same journey.
Next Step
When you’re ready to take the next step, become a Diversity VC Member and join a global community of funds committed to building a more inclusive venture ecosystem.
Membership provides ongoing support, shared learning, and exclusive opportunities to connect with other certified funds on the same journey.
