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VCERA approves up to $151.6m to private equityVCERA currently invests 17.6% of their portfolio into private equity, with a target allocation of 18%.
Astorg scales down Fund VIII target by €2bnThe European manager was originally seeking €6.5bn for its latest offering.
VCERA reviews new PE commitmentsThe US pension discussed new commitments and its asset allocation strategy.
Side Letter: PE's branding bother; Investcorp's Japan entry; Apex's ESG platformPE's inroads to the individual investor community may be hindered by a lack of brand recognition. Plus: Investcorp has set up shop in Japan; and the ESG benchmarking challenge just got a little easier. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: PE's 'message management'; 17Cap's NAV fund; Texas's fossil fuel fondnessPrivate equity legal eagles say GPs are getting creative with their messaging around fundraising timelines. Plus: Preferred equity specialist 17Capital has raised billions for its debut NAV lending fund, and Texas could force its pension giants to divest from managers boycotting fossil fuels. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: CVC's GP stake decision; PAG's growth close; Chinese double fundraiseCVC's willingness to consider a GP stake sale points to a strategy in rude health, despite recent controversies. Plus: Asia giant PAG has closed its growth fund and the Chinese firm which hired a former Eaton boss is gearing up to raise two funds. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
VCERA approves $60m in commitmentsThe US public pension has backed two funds with diversified sectors.
Adams Street seeks almost $5bn by 2021The investment manager is in market with eight funds including a dedicated Asia fund, a 2020 global fund and its third venture vehicle.
Side Letter: Credit lines and ESG, Adams Street's $5bn, little covid-19 impact on impactILPA's expanded sub credit lines guidance shines a light on illiquidity blindspots; plus Adams Street Partners' fundraising update and GIIN's latest survey. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
VCERA approves $25m commitmentThe US public pension has backed a multi-regional focused fund.