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Family offices are becoming catalytic capital providers via direct investments, co-investments and thematic platforms, writes Steven Thayer of Ice Miller.

The $40bn AUM pension system committed a combined $30m to two funds managed by Eclipse Capital.

Limited partners in prior funds include Argyros Family Foundation and Oregon Growth Board.

The New York-based firm received commitments from ZOMA Capital, GCM Grosvenor, MassMutual, Sorenson Impact Advisory and Pivotal Ventures.

Steven Yang, head of global venture investments, explains why the British LP is increasing its use of AI to help assess VC firms, why he likes China and India opportunities and his concerns around team succession at managers.

The GP and LP have joined forces to strengthen Canada's venture ecosystem and help prepare emerging managers for discussions with institutional LPs.

VCs hear opportunity calling in AI voice agents, a market expected to top $35bn by 2033.

Most of the $1.3bn in venture commitments are to firms that the LP has longstanding relationships with, but it's also backing emerging managers spinning out of brand-name firms with strong track records.

The San Francisco-based venture firm invests in AI, mental health technology and impact-related companies.

David Cheng talks about his new role at Costanoa Ventures, the appeal of live music and why he’s a fan of Biltong.