Alfie Crooks

LACERS to cull GP relationships, focusing on outperforming smaller managers

Aksia believes the fund’s legacy GP relationships are burdening the pension’s administrative capabilities and could 'lead to return compression over time.'

Alaska Retirement slashes private equity target, cuts pacing

The cut comes as the pension looks to address the 'lower than expected' distributions since 2021 from the portfolio, causing the asset class to bloat.

Arkansas Teachers’ quickens its PE pace, doubles down on private debt

The pension plans to double the amount of capital it committed this year to private debt funds in 2026.

Contra Costa aims to triple PE pacing in 2026

Positive cashflows have kept the California-based pension fund from hitting its target allocation to private equity.

Oklahoma Teachers, facing 'too many' distributions, ups pacing plan

The pension fund will see its private equity pacing jump significantly next year, following several years of high distributions.

Sacramento County accelerates private equity pacing for 2026

The pension fund will increase its pacing to the asset class for the first time in three years.

Ohio pension to cut long-term exposure to PE

The pension fund’s current exposure now satisfies its target allocation, as its consultant expresses 'concerns about where private equity is going.'

Hark! NAV loan originator to raise largest fund yet

Hark Capital has set a $750m target for its fifth fund, representing a 50% increase on its previous fundraising target.

Teleo oversubscribes sophomore fund

'Narrow' lower mid-market investment focus, discipline on fund size, demonstrable DPI history all helped fuel the six-month fundraise, Teleo partner tells Buyouts.

Greenbriar aims to top sixth fund by $1.5 billion

The mid-market GP is targeting a $4.25bn raise as it looks to build on the success of its oversubscribed sixth flagship fund.