Santa Barbara County Employees' Retirement System overview
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Advent eyes $26bn for latest flagship fund
The US buyout firm expects a one-and-done close on GPE XI by mid-year, US pension documents show.

SBCERS commits $20m to PE
Santa Barbara County Employees' Retirement System announced Q2 private equity commitments in its 22 May board meeting.

SBCERS reveals fresh commitments
SBCERS has revealed two commitments to Kohlberg & Company and KPS Capital Partners.

SBCERS reveals new PE commitments
The US public pension fund made $10m commitments to both Hellman & Friedman Capital Partners XI and CVC Capital Partners IX.

SBCERS to lower allocation to PE by 2027
Santa Barbara County Employees' Retirement System has outlined a new private equity pacing plan and new commitments.

SBCERS approves $60m in commitments
The US public pension is on course to achieve its private equity commitment target for 2021.

SBCERS outlines 2021 private equity pacing plan
The US public pension aims to maintain its target allocation of 10% to the asset class.

SBCERS renews with Hamilton Lane as PE consultant
The US public pension extends its relationship with its investment consultant.
Santa Barbara County Employees' Retirement System contact information
Offices
Contacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Contact | Job titleDirector of Investments | LocationGoleta, United States | Email |
Job titleVice Chair, County Treasurer and Ex Officio Member | LocationGoleta, United States | Email | |
Job titleRetirement Benefits Specialist | LocationSanta Maria, United States | Email | |
Job titleController | LocationGoleta, United States | Email | |
Santa Barbara County Employees' Retirement System fund commitments
Known fund commitments: 135
| Fund | Manager | Commitment date | Commitment size |
|---|---|---|---|
Manager | Commitment date- | Commitment size- | |
Manager | Commitment dateJul 2025 | Commitment size | |
Manager | Commitment dateDec 2025 | Commitment size | |
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Hellman & Friedman’s Hammarskjold to step aside
Co-chief Patrick Healy will become sole chief executive, with Hammarskjold moving to executive chairman, according to investor documents.
Santa Barbara's PE portfolio in five charts
The $3bn fund is increasing its private equity activity after raising its target allocation to 10% from 7% in 2016.
Santa Barbara pension ups PE commitments in 2016
The $2.6bn pension fund increased the amount it committed to the asset class in 2016 in an effort to reach its new target.