Announcements
The fund-of-funds made a commitment to an investment vehicle targeting start-ups in Southern Wisconsin, where Microsoft plans to make a $3.3 billion investment in cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure.
The firm has hired a senior portfolio manager to focus on its Latin American reforestation strategy as well as conservation strategies across its global portfolio.
The global alternatives firm has named a senior-level staff member to serve in the newly created role of president, with another staffer to fill his former position.
The woman- and minority-owned office has appointed a partner for research and partner for investments and partnerships as part of the expansion of its investment team.
A global alternatives investment group focused on private equity and other private capital strategies sold the majority of its stake in a global private equity manager, which consisted of the group’s entire management fee earnings and future performance related earnings.
The university committee, which advises on responsible investment decisions, decided not to refer a divestment proposal to rid the endowment from companies with ties to the State of Israel to a board of trustees subcommittee for consideration.
The university named a new v.p. for business affairs, cfo and treasurer to serve as its principal financial adviser and oversee and manage its financial operations.
The discretionary investment advisor has hired a managing director for its client portfolio management team to direct the development, implementation and ongoing management of client-focused solutions.
The head of capital markets for the operations group will be responsible for all capital market activities for new and existing investments as well as manage the firm’s relationships with public and private debt investors.
The firm appointed its head of international business and global head of sales to serve as co-ceo this month to “meet the growing needs of the firm’s clients, colleagues and shareholders.”