About Us

Invest Ahead is a national forum of more than 90 institutional investors, state treasurers, corporations, professional services firms, advocacy groups, private equity firms, and individuals representing more than $8 trillion in assets under management.  We began as the Thirty Percent Coalition in 2011, with a goal of 30% of U.S. corporate board seats being held by women.  This goal was seen as the first step on a path to true gender equality on boards.  In 2024, we met the 30% goal in the S&P 500 and Russell 3000.  We also changed our name to Invest Ahead.

Our mission is now expanded beyond gender to address diversity more broadly.  The name "Invest Ahead" captures that broader mission and offers a reminder that we are first and foremost an investor group who understand that board diversity has a material impact on company financial performance.