Private Equity
The Latina-led venture capital firm recently closed its latest fund after garnering several commitments from foundations, two endowments and a religious institution’s investment team.
The investment committee approved a pair of active large-cap equity managers to replace a factor-based allocation this week.
The retirement system also changed firms for private infrastructure and private real estate consulting services in awarding contracts that also included hedge fund, private credit and private equity.
The retirement system made private equity commitments totaling $19 million in January.
The plan also received a private markets pacing plan in January.
The pension plan will be looking to fill a new 4% target to the sub-asset class.
The plan made two commitments in the asset class since its last board meeting.
The institution is looking for a program and associated vendor to deliver technical training, peer-based learning and enhanced networking for its portfolio designed support early-stage startups in emerging markets.
The university is looking to add private equity commitments to its portfolio on the heels of maiden commitments to the asset class in the fourth quarter.
The retirement system added $160 million in new private equity and hedge fund allocations in recent months.
