Denominator’s Equileap Acquisition Creates Global Human Capital Data Leader

New York City, New York Nov 4, 2025  – Denominator, a distinguished provider of social and human capital data, revealed today its acquisition of Equileap, a leading innovator in gender equality and diversity data. Since its inception in 2016, Equileap has supported investment approaches managing over USD15 billion in assets. Denominator provides investors, corporations, and global media with precise, actionable intelligence to link workforce achievements with financial results. This union significantly enhances their collective capacity to offer clear and actionable insights worldwide to investors and businesses, now catering to more than 50% of the globe’s 20 largest asset managers by AUM. 

In the contemporary post-industrial economy, where intangible assets largely determine corporate valuation, human capital stands as the paramount asset. While CEOs frequently laud their employees as their primary advantage, numerous investors possess more refined methodologies for incorporating climate and biodiversity factors into their investment choices than for evaluating human capital across their portfolio companies and supply chains. This critical paradigm shift is now attainable due to the expanded scale and advanced technical infrastructure brought about by this acquisition.

The unified product suite is founded on three primary pillars:

• Extensive Data & Worldwide Reach – The incorporation of Equileap’s premier gender dataset into Denominator’s platform dramatically extends its coverage from 6,000 to 5.5 million public and private companies globally, providing unprecedented insight into diversity, labor standards, employee churn, and sentiment indicators.
• Clarity & Methodological Robustness – Equileap’s established research methodology will be preserved, guaranteeing uniformity and data accuracy. Clients will experience the same level of transparency and enhanced adaptability, maintaining complete insight into each data point and scoring criterion, alongside the new capability to tailor models using standardized human capital measurements. 
• AI-Powered Intelligence & Strategic Utility – Denominator’s advanced technology addresses data deficiencies, elevating human capital analysis from a mere reporting function to a pivotal strategic tool across investment portfolios, supply chain management, due diligence processes, and corporate performance comparisons.

Anders Rodenberg, CEO of Denominator, remarked:

“This acquisition signifies a transformative juncture. In the era of artificial intelligence, the availability of specialized, highly reliable data is paramount. The integration of Equileap’s prominent gender equality dataset bolsters Denominator’s capacity to furnish more astute, actionable human capital intelligence—enabling investors to synchronize their investments with both ethical principles and financial yields.“

Diana van Maasdijk, CEO of Equileap, further stated:

“Equileap was established with the mission to bridge the workplace equality disparity for all, globally. By merging with Denominator and leveraging its AI infrastructure, we are poised to hasten the realization of this vision, expanding our influence and intensifying our impact precisely where it is most needed.”

Diana van Maasdijk, CEO and co-founder of Equileap, is also appointed Chief Commercial Officer of Denominator, contributing her leadership and market acumen to the worldwide expansion of both platforms. Lotte van der Stelt, Equileap’s current COO, will additionally step into the role of Chief Operating Officer for Denominator, overseeing operations across both entities to ensure seamless continuity and strategic alignment. Clients can expect to continue collaborating with their existing team, now benefiting from increased scale, richer data, and advanced technology stemming from Equileap’s merger into Denominator.

Elevating Human Capital Insights to a Worldwide Level

Through this acquisition, Denominator and Equileap are establishing a novel global standard for human capital data. Denominator’s platform is projected to cover 10 million public and private companies by the close of the year. Combined, they provide more than 1,800 distinct data points—encompassing metrics from staff turnover and sentiment to employment practices, human rights controversies, governance structures, leadership, organizational design, and workforce demographics—thereby offering unparalleled clarity into corporate human resource management. Increasingly acknowledged as a crucial factor in financial performance, this data affords investors and businesses a more precise understanding of how human capital fosters enduring value and robustness. These valuable insights now reach beyond investment management to include supply chain risk assessment, corporate performance comparison, and ESG due diligence, empowering investors to leverage human capital as a strategic differentiator.

A fundamental reality remains: people are the foundational element.