Venture Capital

Private Equity
Southern City Makes Private Equity Commitments; Terminates Hedge Fund

The plan made commitments to new manager relationships and terminated a firm due to performance and outflows.

05.11.23
ESG
Midwest University Phasing Out Fossil Fuels; Revising A/A Targets

The university will consider gradually eliminating its fossil fuel exposures as well as pivot its target allocation toward illiquid strategies within its endowment this week.

05.11.23
Private Equity
Northeast Plan Makes Commitments

The plan made private equity and real estate commitments with two new managers and five existing managers in March.

05.04.23
Surveys/Studies
Top University Endowments Failing To Identify Human Rights Impacts In Venture Investments: Report

Most endowments are increasing risk and turning a blind eye to human rights violations and abuses related to labor, privacy.

05.04.23
Fixed-Income
Florida Makes Core-Plus Hires; Adds To PE, Strategic Investments Portfolios

The plan added two core-plus fixed-income managers to the portfolio and made 11 alternatives commitments in the first quarter.

05.01.23
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Southwest Authority Issues Investment Consultant RFP

The investment consultant will advise on a new venture capital program.

04.26.23
Industry News
Define Ventures Closes Two VC Funds

The funds will invest in incubation, seed, Series A and Series B stage digital-health startups.

04.18.23
Emerging/Diverse Managers
Northwest Fund To End In-State Emerging Mgr. Program

The plan will not commit any additional capital to the program due to potential issues, including conflicts of interest and lack of transparency.

04.17.23
Private Equity
Texas Plan Bolsters Private Equity Portfolio

The plan added $120 million across two commitments with existing manager relationships in recent weeks.

04.13.23
Venture Capital
Canadian Manager Completes First Close On Third Venture Fund

The alternatives manager has completed the first close of its latest strategy targeting venture fund-of-funds and direct investments in technology companies.

04.12.23