Announcements

People Moves
Midwest Foundation Hires V.P. For Impact

The foundation has hired a v.p. for impact to oversee its impact investing, program portfolio and policy advocacy.

11.06.24
People Moves
Investment Research Firm Appoints Head Of ESG And Climate

The firm has hired a head to lead its ESG and climate product development and business strategy.

11.06.24
Industry News
Nonprofit Association Releases Second Version Of Investment Committee Book

The association has released the second edition of its book to provide guidance and resources for board members to effectively manage endowments and align investment strategies with institutional missions.

10.31.24
Venture Capital
Western Venture Capital Manager Raises Venture Fund

The firm, which seeks to lead investments in early-stage software companies at seed and series A stages, has raised more than $350 million for its inaugural fund, including a commitment from at least one large endowment.

10.31.24
Venture Capital
NAACP Launches Venture FoF

The NAACP has launched a fund-of-funds to invest in fund managers and startups that are focused on closing gaps facing communities of color.

10.31.24
People Moves
Private Equity Manager Adds Associate

The private equity firm has hired an associate responsible for financial analysis, due diligence, sourcing and executing new investments as well as monitoring portfolio investments.

10.31.24
People Moves
New England College Adds Board Members

The college re-elected a portfolio manager at a global asset manager and added five new members to its board of trustees.

10.30.24
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Midwest RIA To Acquire Majority Stake In NEPC

The Chicago-based wealth management and investment advisory firm has agreed to purchase a majority stake in the prominent investment consulting firm.

10.24.24
ESG
Western University Turns Down Student Divestment Proposal

The university’s special committee on investment responsibility has decided to take no action on a student-led proposal to divest its endowment from companies supporting the Israel Defense Forces.

10.24.24
International / Global / Emerging Markets
Investment Mgr. Launches Emerging Markets Impact Opportunities Team

The firm has launched a new team focused on private markets to invest in middle market private infrastructure companies in the energy generation and storage, transport and mobility and circular economy sectors in emerging Asia excluding China.

10.23.24