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New Mexico Investment Council Rethinks Private Equity, Creates Emerging Manager Program
Efforts try to expand the reach and effectiveness of the program.
Tag: Venture Capital
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.
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.
Asian Private Equity Funds Make Up 25% of Global Assets
Total assets under management hit $722 billion, with $246 billion in dry powder.
Europe Poised to Break Venture Capital Records
The nation’s VC deals and growth fundraising have been climbing to new heights since 2016.
Preqin: Venture Capital Deals Hit Record in 2017
In overall value, VC fundings totaled $182 billion, besting 2015 high mark.
Preqin: Venture Capital Deals on Track for All-Time High
Despite lower volume, VC deal values are breaking records.
Preqin: IT-Focused Funds Deliver Strong Performance, Industrial Sector Lags
Buyout funds return strong over the long term.