Regardless of your firm’s make-up, if you haven’t had to consider your approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) yet, you will soon be getting hit by it on all sides — internally and across your business holdings. DE&I is a very real market reality, and more and more private equity firms are noticing that having diversity in their partners and portfolios isn’t only what’s right. It’s good business.

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DE&I: A Strategic Imperative for Growth

At Sightglass, we see diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) as more than a moral imperative — it’s a business-critical advantage. As the private equity landscape evolves, firms are realizing that integrating DE&I across their operations isn’t just socially responsible. It’s a strategic move that strengthens portfolios, deepens market relevance, and drives long-term value.

Real Impact, Not Performative Promises

We help companies move beyond performative DE&I. In one engagement, we partnered with a software firm to embed inclusive design principles into their product experience — from imagery to UX systems. The results were tangible: increased customer engagement, improved adoption, and meaningful connections between the brand and its users.

Customers notice when DE&I shows up authentically. They also notice when it doesn’t.

Start Early, Build Inclusively

Startups have a unique opportunity to bake DE&I into their culture, hiring practices, and product design from day one. For more mature companies, we offer actionable pathways to integrate inclusive practices without derailing momentum. Think of DE&I not as a retrofit, but as an innovation lens that helps you better serve a diverse, global market.

Inclusive by Design

From recruitment to product development, DE&I should be a system-wide mindset. At Sightglass, we help you build inclusive experiences that resonate deeply — and set you apart in the market.