South Carolina Retirement System overview
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SCRS reveals $250m in commitments
South Carolina Retirement System has revealed five commitments in its March investment commission meeting.

SCRS commits $175m to private equity
The Columbia-based public pension fund has backed three private equity funds.

SCRS commits $105m to private equity
The Columbia-based public pension fund has backed two private equity vehicles.

South Carolina Retirement System bolsters private equity portfolio
The US public pension has committed to five private equity vehicles.

Nordic Capital raises Europe's largest fund this year
Fund XI held a €7.9bn first close in May and comes off the back of the firm's debut mid-market vehicle.

SCRS commits $100m to Cinven and Eagle Point Credit Management
The US public pension has committed to two private equity vehicles.

SCRS approves $247m in commitments
The US public pension has committed to three private equity vehicles.

SCRS approves $400m in commitments
The US public pension has committed to three private equity vehicles.
South Carolina Retirement System contact information
Offices
Contacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Contact | Job titleChief Investment Officer | LocationColumbia, United States | Email |
Job titleInvestment Officer, Private Markets | LocationColumbia, United States | Email | |
Job titleAssociate Director | LocationColumbia, United States | Email | |
Job titleInvestment Director | LocationColumbia, United States | Email | |
South Carolina Retirement System fund commitments
Known fund commitments: 192
| Fund | Manager | Commitment date | Commitment size |
|---|---|---|---|
Manager | Commitment dateJul 2025 | Commitment size$100m | |
Manager | Commitment dateJul 2025 | Commitment size | |
Manager | Commitment dateDec 2025 | Commitment size | |
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