We welcome participation from private and public sector investors who wish to demonstrate their commitment to investing in women through participating in the 2X Challenge 2024-2027. 2X Challenge Participating Investors make a commitment to apply the 2X Criteria framework to their investments and publicly report this information. There is no minimum investment value that must meet the 2X Criteria, we ask that investments are reported on a best-effort basis.

Join the 2X Challenge

2X Challenge participating investors

Enhanced profile for you and your investee

Gain global recognition as a 2X Challenge investor, and provide recognition to your investees to enhance their own profile and co-investment opportunities. Get featured through online promotion and spotlighted at key industry events globally, including at the 2X Global Annual Summit. Use dedicated 2X Challenge logos for investors and investees.

Join a like minded investor network

Gain valuable peer learning, experience share, expert support and collaborative opportunities to structure gender-lens deals. 

Make your gender-smart investing even better through hands-on support

Receive expert support from 2X Global on gender lens investing. Access to 2X Challenge office hours where you can bring live cases of deals you are working on. Get questions on the 2X Criteria answered and other practical advice

Access pipeline and co-investment opportunities with like-minded investors

Tap into a peer group of similar investors to access aligned pipeline and co-investment opportunities, discuss and collaborate with like-minded investors.

Contact us

If you would like to receive more information on the requirements of joining the 2X Challenge, please contact us using the form below.