State Universities Retirement System of Illinois overview
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SURS Illinois releases pacing plan
State Universities Retirement System of Illinois released its private equity pacing plan for FY2025.
State Universities Retirement System of Illinois contact information
Offices
Contacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Contact | Job titleChief Investment Officer | LocationChampaign, United States | Email |
Job titleSenior Investment Officer, Private Equity and Private Credit | LocationChampaign, United States | Email | |
State Universities Retirement System of Illinois fund commitments
Known fund commitments: 304
| Fund | Manager | Commitment date | Commitment size |
|---|---|---|---|
Manager | Commitment dateJun 2024 | Commitment size$25m | |
Manager | Commitment dateJul 2025 | Commitment size | |
Manager | Commitment date- | Commitment size | |
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