Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund overview
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IMRF commits $200m to private equity
The Oak Brook-based pension fund reveals new commitments, backing five funds across venture capital and distressed investment strategies.
IMRF commits $100m to private equity
The public pension fund committed $100 million to Baring Asia Private Equity Fund IX.
IMRF commits $50m to buyout fund
The US pension fund has approved a $50m commitment to Charlesbank's second tech opportunities fund.
IMRF reveals new commitments
The Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund has revealed private equity commitments totalling up to $215m in their 26 May investment committee meeting.
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund commits more than $200m to PE
The US pension fund has backed several new vehicles.
IMRF partners with Symphony Technology Group and Parthenon Capital
The US public pension has backed two buyouts funds.
Side Letter: Illinois Municipal's alts target; sub line syndication; UK's take-private slowdown
Illinois Municipal's alts appetite shows there's capital out there for GPs who know where to look. Plus: Why the sub line market hasn't closed to GPs despite a bank pullback; and how the UK's take-private market developed in 2022. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund contact information
Offices
800 Commerce Drive, Oak Brook, 60523 2196, United StatesContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Ms. Elizabeth Govea | Job titleManaging Investment Officer II, Private Markets | LocationOak Brook, United States | Email  -------- |
| Key ContactMs. Angela Miller-May | Job titleChief Investment Officer | LocationOak Brook, United States | Email ----------- |
| Mr. Mark Nannini | Job titleChief Financial Officer | LocationOak Brook, United States | Email ----- |
| Adam Adamus | Job titleInvestment Analyst, Private Markets | LocationOak Brook, United States | Email ------- |
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund fund commitments
Known fund commitments: 353
| Fund | Manager | Commitment date | Commitment size |
|---|---|---|---|
Manager ----------- | Commitment dateAug 2025 | Commitment size$75m | |
Manager ----------- | Commitment dateFeb 2026 | Commitment size --------- | |
Manager ------ | Commitment dateFeb 2026 | Commitment size -------- | |
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