Our Story
Celebrating 25 Years of Impact
Ideas. Passion. Commitment.
That’s how the story begins.
In 2001, three women came together with a simple belief: women in finance should have a space to learn, connect, and give back.
What began as 100 Women in Hedge Funds in New York City has grown into 100 Women in Finance, a global community spanning 33 locations and 10,000 members worldwide.
From the beginning, this has been a community built by people. Volunteers across the world dedicate their time and expertise to bring the mission to life, creating more than 300 events each year and strengthening connections at every stage of their career.
For more than two decades, 100WF has created space for women to be seen, heard, and recognized. It is where confidence is built, careers advance, and leadership takes shape.
Progress is real, but not complete. Gaps in leadership, pay, and opportunity remain, and addressing them requires continued action.
That is why 100 Women in Finance continues to push forward, working with its global community to drive awareness, inspire action, and help shape a more equitable industry.
The future is clear: a finance industry where opportunity is defined by merit. And it is already being built through ideas, passion, and commitment.
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Our Mission
To strengthen the global financial industry by empowering women to achieve their professional potential at every career stage.
Our Timeline of Impact
Location
DEC 2001
100 Women in Finance Founded
New York City location launched by co-founders Carol Kim, Sarah Dyer, and Dana Hall
FEB 2002
First Education Event
Hedge Funds and the Media – Managing Visibility and Handling the Press
DEC 2002
First Gala
Inaugural gala held at Cipriani New York City
Locations
OCT 2006
First Peer Engagement Event
Strategic Leaders PAG for Senior Practitioners
Locations
FEB 2007
5th Anniversary Celebrations
Ringing bell of NYSE to commemorate 5th Anniversary
Locations
2011
10th Anniversary celebrations held throughout the year
2011
100 Women Institute Established
Institute created to provide members with unique educational opportunities and scholarships
Locations
JAN 2013
Royal Patronage
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry all become Patrons of 100 Women UK philanthropic initiatives
SEP 2013
400th Education Event
Event held with Stanley Druckenmiller, former Chairman and CEO of Duquesne Family Office
SEP 2013
New York Mayoral Proclamation
Mayor Michael Bloomberg proclaims September 23, 2013 “100 Women in Hedge Funds Education Day” in New York City
Locations
2015
Investing in the Next Generation InitiativeLaunched
Initiative launched to build a talent pipeline of women who will become the future leadership of the industry
NOv 2015
Royal Patronage
HRH The Countess of Wessex becomes Global Ambassador of 100 Women Investing in the Next Generation Initiative
