Our Partners

We are deeply grateful for the support of our partners, who are comprised of prestigious private equity firms, leading technology companies and educational institutions that are committed to expanding access for students from underrepresented backgrounds.


The Carlyle Group is an American multinational private equity, alternative asset management and financial services corporation with $376 billion of assets under management. It specializes in private equity, real assets, and private credit.

www.carlyle.com


TPG Inc., previously known as Texas Pacific Group, is an American investment company. The private equity firm is focused on leveraged buyouts and growth capital. TPG manages investment funds in growth capital, venture capital, public equity, and debt investments.

www.tpg.com


VMG is a leading investment firm that backs visionary consumer products and technologies. They are committed to driving change in the world and elevating the entrepreneurs reshaping their industries.

www.vmgpartners.com


Ardian’s North America Fund team specializes in lower middle market private equity transactions, acquiring industrial and business services companies across a range of sectors. We create value by taking on complex situations including family successions and carve-outs, strengthening management teams, improving operational performance and supporting buy-and-build strategies.

www.ardian.com/north-america-fund


Altamont Capital Partners is a private equity firm with over $4.5 billion of capital under management, focused primarily on making long-term, control investments in middle-market businesses.

www.altamontcapital.com

“We feel very strongly that in order to create a diverse pipeline longer-term, you have to start early…”

— Anna Edwin, Global Head of Talent Development at TPG

Our Supporters

Access Distributed’s supporters enable us to offer a unique, technology-driven experience for our fellows.

Become a Partner

We’re actively building partnerships with leading financial institutions and the entrepreneurial and VC communities. To partner with Access Distributed, please reach out to partnerships@accessdistributed.org.