Maine Public Employees Retirement System overview
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MainePERS make $50m commitment
The Augusta-based pension has committed to Tenex Capital Management's fourth fund.
MainePERS strengthens partnership with Summit Partners and Ares
The US pension commits $95m across two private equity vehicles.
MainePERS strengthens partnership with GTCR and SLR Capital
The US public pension has backed GTCR and SLR Capital Partner's latest funds.
MainePERS confirms $125m commitment
The US public pension has backed Angelo Gordon's fifth credit fund.
Side Letter: PE's fossil fuel engagement; MainePERS' allocation cuts; Mercury's A$1bn
Welcome back! We hope you had a restful break. In today's brief, Capital Dynamics explains why net-zero pledges and fossil fuel investments don't need to be mutually exclusive. Plus: MainePERS takes the rare step of proposing an allocation decrease for private equity. For our valued subscribers only.
MainePERS confirms $120m in commitments
The US public pension has backed two private equity vehicles.
MainePERS confirms $168m in commitments
The US public pension has backed a trio of private equity funds.
Maine Public Employees Retirement System contact information
Offices
139 Capitol Street, Augusta, 04330, United StatesContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Mr. Jim Ackor | Job titleManaging Director, Head of Private Equity | LocationAugusta, United States | Email  ----------- |
| Key ContactMr. James Bennett | Job titleChief Investment Officer | LocationAugusta, United States | Email --------- |
| Key ContactMr. Scott A. Lupkas | Job titleDeputy Chief Investment Officer | LocationAugusta, United States | Email ----------- |
| Mr. James Ackor | Job titleManaging Director, Investments | LocationAugusta, United States | Email -------- |
Maine Public Employees Retirement System fund commitments
Known fund commitments: 158
| Fund | Manager | Commitment date | Commitment size |
|---|---|---|---|
Manager --------- | Commitment dateNov 2023 | Commitment size- | |
Manager -------- | Commitment dateJun 2025 | Commitment size ----------- | |
Manager ---------- | Commitment dateJun 2026 | Commitment size -------- | |
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