State Universities Retirement System of Illinois overview
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SURS outlines 2023 PE pacing plan
State Universities Retirement System of Illinois has published its private equity pacing plan for 2023.
SURS commits $140m to private equity
The US public pension invests in funds that focus on buyout and corporate private equity strategies.
SURS sets out 2020 PE plans
The US public pension is aiming to commit over $400m to the asset class in 2020.
SURS looks to invest $850m to PE
The US public pension fund plans to invest upwards between 2015 and 2017.
Illinois pension fund starts FoFs strategy with $75m outlay
State Universities Retirement System of Illinois has committed $75m to AVP Partners’ fund of funds, marking the start of a new investment strategy in the sector.
State Universities Retirement System of Illinois contact information
Offices
1901 Fox Drive, Champaign, 61820, United StatesContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Mr. Michael Schlachter | Job titleChief Investment Officer | LocationChampaign, United States | Email  ------- |
| Mr. Joseph Duncan | Job titleSenior Investment Officer, Private Equity and Private Credit | LocationChampaign, United States | Email ------- |
| Ms. Jessica Pickens | Job titleSenior Investment Officer | LocationChampaign, United States | Email ----------- |
State Universities Retirement System of Illinois fund commitments
Known fund commitments: 303
| 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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