Partnerships
Supporting the Wider Society
Having a long-term, responsible and sustainable approach to investment and ownership is MRC’s way of creating value for society at large. MRC has a number of partnerships to support the wider society, including local communities, and to inspire change in the broader financial industry.
Industry Engagements
MRC promotes responsible investment and ownership practices and increased transparency in the private equity and financial industry. MRC is actively engaged in discussions with investors, peers and advisors, as well as supports and participates in various conferences and seminars. MRC is an active member of Invest Europe and participates in its various working groups and forums.
Collaborations With Academia
MRC collaborates with academia, including meeting with and presenting to different schools and universities, and participating in interviews for research papers on sustainability and other relevant topics. MRC collaborates with institutions such as the Stockholm School of Economics.
Collaborations With Focus on Inclusion
F1RST (Local to Stockholm) – A free community initiative by the Daniel Sachs Foundation and the Stockholm School of Economics that empowers young talents aged 15–25 to explore future career and study opportunities through support, networking, and inspiring activities, aiming to democratize the business sector by broadening recruitment to institutions that educate future leaders.
Jobbsprånget (Local to Stockholm) – Sweden’s largest internship program, connecting foreign-born academics with employers to facilitate their integration into the Swedish job market. MRC has collaborated with Jobbsprånget since 2022.
myGwork (UK/EU focus) – A global business community that connects LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse professionals, graduates, and inclusive employers, offering a platform for networking, job opportunities, mentorship, and professional events to promote workplace equality. This partnership also offers many opportunities to help organizations increase awareness and allyship, amongst its other programming. MRC has been part of the myGwork community since 2023. All MRC externally posted jobs appear on the myGwork platform.
Level 20 (UK/EU focus) – A not-for-profit organisation founded in 2015 by 12 women working in senior roles in private equity, aligned around a common vision of improving gender diversity in the industry. MRC has been an active participant for several years, inviting both men and women to take part in Level 20 programming.
Empowering Employees
MRC offers employee donation matching through the McKinsey River Capital Management to support local communities affected by natural disasters and humanitarian crises.
This initiative invites employees to initiate global fundraisers in times of need. Below are examples of recent employee fundraisers:
Hurricane Helen and Milton Relief in the USA
Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helen and Milton, MRC provided assistance to employees of its portfolio companies and their communities. McKinsey River Capital Management matched employee donations to support temporary housing, essential supplies, and rebuilding efforts for those affected.
California Wildfires
The ongoing wildfires in California have displaced families, destroyed homes, and disrupted livelihoods. MRC has extended support to employees of its portfolio companies who have been directly impacted, while employee contributions were matched by McKinsey River Capital Management to fund local relief and recovery efforts.
Gaza Conflict Humanitarian Relief
In response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, MRC employees came together to fundraise for humanitarian aid efforts supporting affected communities. The funds were distributed to four trusted humanitarian organizations focused on delivering medical supplies, food assistance, clean water, and emergency shelter to impacted families across the region.
Ukraine Humanitarian Aid
In response to the invasion of Ukraine, MRC employees organized fundraising campaigns to provide critical support to displaced families and individuals. Donations were matched by McKinsey River Capital Management, contributing to medical aid, shelter, and food distribution for affected communities.
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