Asset Allocation
Pandemic Spurs Growth in Health Care Technology Venture Capital Deals
2020 on pace for record year as health-tech deals rise 76% to $8.2 billion during first quarter.
Tag: venture capital
Budding Trend: Institutional Investors Focusing Locally
Pandemic-induced economic instability and nationwide protests could spur investments in nearby businesses. Keeping politics out of the equation and ensuring proper diversification are musts.
Alternatives
Hawaii Makes $25M Venture Capital Investment for Local Growth
The state pension plan said local fund managers can expect to see an increase in commitments.
Asset Allocation
Illinois State Treasurer Pushes for Venture Capital Boost
A new proposal in the state Senate aims to expand grant authorization powers for VC funding.
Risk
Artificial Intelligence? Start Investing Now, Says Foundation Group
Two major US private foundations lead venture capital push into AI, which they say will disrupt multiple industries.
Asset Management Culture
Investments in Fintech Hit Record High in Q3
Investments in firms are led by Asia, with China and India head to head for top spot in region.
News
New Mexico Investment Council Rethinks Private Equity, Creates Emerging Manager Program
Efforts try to expand the reach and effectiveness of the program.
UK Bank Touts Venture Capital, Growth Equity for DC plans
British Business Bank says alt assets could boost returns, reduce volatility.
OMERS VC Arm Launches Euro-Startup Fund
Move comes during a regional boom for new tech firms.
OMERS Ventures Opens California Offices
Canadian pension plan is aiming for a more global venture capital program.
Venture Capital Deals Set Record for 5th Straight Year
Growth in private equity fundraising shows no signs of abating.
Newsmakers
San Francisco Retirement Plan Connects with China
Disclosures show SFERS has invested in two Chinese venture capital funds and another China-based fund focused on media and entertainment.
Chinese VC Investments Tops US for First Time
‘Red unicorns’ take in $56 billion in first half of 2018.
Asset Allocation
CalSTRS Proposes Direct Private Equity Should First Target Co-investments
The more cautious approach to direct private equity investing at the second-largest US pension plan contrasts with a more aggressive approach by CalPERS, the biggest US plan.
‘CalPERS Direct’ Isn’t Exactly Direct
Top officials say CalPERS will be part of two investment partnerships with general partners, but won’t own a stake in them.