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Founded by a McKinsey & Co alum, Alkemi recently held a first close on about $50m for its sophomore fund, which is targeting $75m.

The pension system has committed a combined $167m to six venture funds this year, up from a single $30m VC commitment in 2023.

Investing in technologies that help Morocco's infrastructure operate more efficiently is among the opportunities that the firm sees in North Africa.

'I don't know where that number will end up – my guess is it'll be lower than the 20% we've done,' Marcus Frampton says, referring to the venture allocation within the overall PE allocation.

Since HNWIs have 'a larger share of their wallet in cash or public equity that trades at all-time highs, they have ample liquidity to commit to private equity,' says co-founder and CEO Jacqueline van den Ende.

Builders VC is seeking $400m for its third fund, 60% more than Fund II, to invest in start-ups seeking to 'modernize antiquated industries'.

The fund is backed by 24 NATO allies.

Investors in Fund II include the Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment, the Dunn Family Charitable Foundation, Carbon Equity, Builders Vision and New Summit Investments.