Orange County Employees Retirement System overview
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OCERS commits $92.5m to private equity
The public pension made commitments to five private equity funds.
California pension banks on rising dealmaking to lift below-average PE distributions
Orange County Employees Retirement System's private equity portfolio generated 6.5% of distributions over the past year – a figure 'notably lower' than expected.
OCERS makes $207.5m in PE commitments
Orange County Employees Retirement System revealed six new private equity commitments in its March meeting.
Orange County pension considers expanding PE team amid co-investment ramp-up
The $21bn California pension is preparing a more hands-on investment approach in private markets, including more co-investments, GP stakes and joint ventures.
Wafra adviser seeks up to $1.2bn for debut GP stakes fund – updated
Founding investors in Collective Global include the Orange County Employees Retirement System and the City of San Jose Retirement System.
Orange County announces new commitments
The Santa Ana, California-based Orange County Employees Retirement System has revealed six new commitments including $50m each to American Industrial Partners Fund VIII, Ares Pathfinder II and TCG Crossover Fund II.
OCERS commits $110m
The Orange County Employees' Retirement System has committed to four new private equity funds, including EnCap Flatrock Midstream V.
Orange County Employees Retirement System contact information
Offices
2223 East Wellington Avenue, Suite 100, Santa Ana, 92701, United StatesContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Ms. Molly A. Murphy | Job titleChief Investment Officer | LocationSanta Ana, United States | Email  ------- |
| Mr. David Beeson | Job titleManaging Director | LocationSanta Ana, United States | Email ------- |
| Ms. Shanta Chary | Job titleManaging Director | LocationSanta Ana, United States | Email --------- |
| Ms. Grace Chen | Job titleInvestment Officer, Private Markets | LocationSanta Ana, United States | Email ----------- |
Orange County Employees Retirement System fund commitments
Known fund commitments: 389
| Fund | Manager | Commitment date | Commitment size |
|---|---|---|---|
Manager ---------- | Commitment dateAug 2025 | Commitment size$65m | |
Manager ----- | Commitment dateFeb 2026 | Commitment size --------- | |
Manager ------ | Commitment dateMar 2026 | Commitment size ------- | |
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