Name: School Employees’ Retirement System of Ohio
Headquarters: Columbus, United States
AUM: $17.14 billion
Allocation to private equity: 12.5%
The School Employees’ Retirement System of Ohio (SERS Ohio) has approved a private equity commitment, according to materials from its latest board meeting.
Kohlberg Investors X, a mid-market buyout fund managed by Kohlberg & Company, received a $50 million commitment, while its sidecar co-investment vehicle received $25 million. The pension previously made a $50 million commitment to Kohlberg Investors IX.
SERS Ohio has a 12.5 percent allocation to private equity, which comprises $2.14 billion in capital. It currently has a target allocation of 12 percent.
As illustrated below, SERS Ohio’s recent private equity commitments are focused on North American vehicles that invest in various sectors and strategies.
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