Industry News

Industry News
Ben Franklin Announces First Close Of VC Fund

The firm raised $28 million in the first close of its venture fund, which is anticipated to raise $100 million total.

11.09.23
People Moves
Great Plains Foundation Wraps Up Investment Director Search

The university-affiliated foundation hired a new director of investments from a West Coast family office following a search from this summer.

11.09.23
People Moves
University Searching For Global Investor To Join Investment Office

The New England-based institution is seeking a global investor to help oversee and manage its endowment.

11.09.23
Surveys/Studies
E&F Return Expectations Muted, Increased Alternatives Role Anticipated: Study

A new study finds that endowments and foundations’ investment expectations are muted given an uncertain market environment, while they anticipate alternatives having an increased role in portfolios.

11.08.23
ESG
Investment Consultant Enhances Due Diligence Questionnaire

The firm has revised its due diligence questions around sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.

11.08.23
Industry News
PSG Equity Raises €2.6 Billion For 2nd European Fund

PSG Equity announced the final close of its second Europe-focused fund with more than €2.6 ($2.9) billion in commitments.

11.08.23
Industry News
RidgeLake Takes Minority Stake In Gridiron

RidgeLake Partners’ passive minority investment will provide Gridiron Capital with long-term capital to support its ongoing growth.

11.08.23
MRI/Social Investments
KKR Closes Second Global Impact Fund

The global asset manager raised nearly $3 billion from institutional investors for its second private equity fund focused on impact investments.

11.08.23
People Moves
Midwest Foundation To Search For Next CEO

The foundation will initiate a search for its next president and ceo at the start of 2024 as its current head will depart after more than three decades at the organization.

11.08.23
People Moves
Southern Foundation CFO Dies

The foundation’s cfo died unexpectedly at the end of the third quarter after seven years in the role.

11.08.23