California State Teachers' Retirement System overview
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How CalSTRS tracks PE managers’ net-zero progress
The California pension has been monitoring GPs’ efforts to reduce carbon emission through an annual survey and a colour-coded system to categorise private equity-owned assets.
Burgeoning strategies, alternative capital sources and new tech are shifting the PE landscape
At the NEXUS 2024 event, private markets leaders discussed how private equity is evolving. Key topics included adapting to macroeconomic pressures, finding new capital sources and exploring AI's impact.
CalSTRS’ Ailman: AI is here to stay
The CIO of the second-largest pension in the US offered his thoughts at NEXUS 2024 on the benefits and harm that generative artificial intelligence could do to investment teams.
Diverse teams mean fresh perspectives, says CalSTRS' Ailman
Diverse backgrounds can help avoid 'groupthink' among fund managers, says the Californian pension system's outgoing CIO.
CalSTRS’ Ailman: Titan of PE asset allocation leaves enviable legacy
Christopher Ailman, one of the longest serving public CIOs in the US, has been instrumental in growing the pension’s private markets portfolio and continues to shine a light on sustainability and ESG.
CalSTRS proposes a widening of asset allocation ranges
The Sacramento-based public pension fund is considering more inbuilt flexibility to their asset allocation.
Generation Investment Management raises $1.5bn
The London-based venture capital firm's fund will invest in the industrials sector.
California State Teachers' Retirement System contact information
Offices
100 Waterfront Place, Sacramento, 95605, United StatesContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mr. Aaron Skonecki | Job title Investment Officer, Sustainable Investments | LocationSacramento, United States | Email  -------- |
| Ms. Aeisha Mastagni | Job titleSenior Portfolio Manager | LocationSacramento, United States | Email ------ |
| Ms. Aishwarya Rangarajan | Job titleInvestment Officer | LocationSacramento, United States | Email --------- |
| Mr. Aizaz Ali | Job titlePortfolio Manager | LocationSacramento, United States | Email ----- |
California State Teachers' Retirement System fund commitments
Known fund commitments : 672
| Fund | Manager | Commitment date | Commitment size |
|---|---|---|---|
Manager ------- | Commitment dateDec 2025 | Commitment size$250m | |
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Global Investor 150: The 2026 top 10
Between them, the 10 largest investors on this year’s Global Investor 150 ranking have $1.1trn allocated to private equity, with an average allocation of 21%.
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