Tag: Venture Capital
Hawaii Makes $25M Venture Capital Investment for Local Growth
Illinois State Treasurer Pushes for Venture Capital Boost
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.
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.
New Mexico Investment Council Rethinks Private Equity, Creates Emerging Manager Program
UK Bank Touts Venture Capital, Growth Equity for DC plans
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.
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.
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.
Venture Capital Investments May Be in Future for Two San Jose Pension Plans
Providing pensions to public workers in Silicon Valley’s largest city doesn’t mean investing in venture capital. The plans now are looking at whether they are missing an investment opportunity.