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Private Markets Reported Commitments: February 2023

by Andrés Ramos, Content Marketing Specialist – Nasdaq Private Fund Solutions

Overview

In February 2023, 28 public pension plans reported a total of $3.9 billion in commitments to private equity funds, with an average commitment size of $53.8 million. A total of 72 commitments were reported in the month.

Most Active Pension Plan Investors by reported commitments – February 2023

New Mexico SIC, $455 billion across 4 reported commitments

  • TA Associates – $300 million
  • Genstar Capital – $100 million
  • Menlo Ventures – $30 million

Hawaii ERS, $305 million across 7 reported commitments

  • Bridgepoint Advisers  – $50 million
  • Hellman & Friedman – $50 million
  • GTCR – $50 million
  • Vistria Group – $50 million

Illinois Teachers, $178.9 million 

  • Archimed Group – $68.9 million
  • StepStone Group – $60 million
  • Greenbriar Equity – $50 million

Santa Barbara County ERS, $126.6 million across 13 reported commitments

  • KPS Capital – $50 million
  • NewView Capital – $50 million
  • Symphony Technology Group – $50 million

Top Fund Managers by number of reported commitments – February 2023

  • GTCR – 4 reported commitments, $770 million
  • TA Associates – 3 reported commitments, $370 million
  • Vistria Group – 3 reported commitments, $233 million

What does the future hold for private equity funds?

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Overview

In February 2023, 11 public pension plans reported a total of $1.4 billion in commitments to private debt funds, with an average commitment size of $109.6 million. A total of 13 commitments were reported in the month.

Most Active Pension Plan Investors by reported dollar commitments – February 2023

Illinois Teachers, $500 million

  • Oaktree Capital Management – $250 million
  • Ares Management – $250 million

North Carolina Retirement Systems, $300 million

  • Centerbridge Partners – $300 million

Kentucky Retirement, $175 million

  • Adams Street Partners – $175 million

University of Michigan, $80 million

  • Kian Capital – $40 million
  • Hidden River Strategic Capital – $40 million

Top Fund Managers by number of reported commitments – February 2023

  • Silver Point Capital – 2 reported commitments, $124.5 million
  • Centerbridge Partners – 1 reported commitment, $300 million
  • Oaktree Capital Management – 1 reported commitment, $250 million
  • Ares Management – 1 reported commitment, $250 million

What does the future hold for private debt funds?

In addition to tracking past commitments and providing unique LP insights, the Nasdaq eVestment platform tracks investors’ asset allocation weightings and details on project and confirmed funds coming to market. Click the button below to request a fundraising intelligence pack.

The intel pack features a list of 5 under-allocated LPs and insights on GP competitors coming to market.

Overview

In February 2023, 13 public pension plans reported a total of $2.7 billion in commitments to real estate funds, with an average commitment size of $135.5 million. A total of 20 commitments were reported in the month.

Most Active Pension Plan Investors by reported dollar commitments – February 2023

LACERA, $600 million

  • Clarion Partners – $600 million

Florida SBA, $593.7 million across 4 reported commitments

  • L&B Realty Advisors – $192.3 million
  • Stockbridge Capital Group – $186.4 million
  • Torchlight Investors – $150 million

Washington State (WSIB), $500 million

  • Partners Enterprise Group – $500 million

NY State Common Retirement Fund, $386 million

  • Cortland Partners – $300 million
  • LaSalle Investment Management – $71 million
  • Grosvenor Capital Management – $15 million

Illinois SURS, $90 million

  • Brasa Capital Management – $50 million
  • Long Wharf Capital – $40 million

Top Fund Managers by number of reported commitments – February 2023

  • Clarion Partners – 1 reported commitment, $600 million
  • Partners Enterprise Capital – 1 reported commitment, $500 million
  • Cortland Partners – 1 reported commitment, $300 million

What does the future hold for real estate funds?

In addition to tracking past commitments and providing unique LP insights, the Nasdaq eVestment platform tracks investors’ asset allocation weightings and details on project and confirmed funds coming to market. Click the button below to request a fundraising intelligence pack.

The intel pack features a list of 5 under-allocated LPs and insights on GP competitors coming to market.

Overview

In February 2023, 4 public pension plans reported a total of $640 million in commitments to real assets funds, with an average commitment size of $106.7 million. A total of 6 commitments were reported in the month.

Most Active Pension Plan Investors by reported dollar commitments – February 2023

Washington State Investment Board (WSIB), $400 million

  • UBS Asset Management – $200 million
  • Homestead Capital – $200 million

Connecticut Retirement, $200 million

  • Global Infrastructure Partners – $200 million

Baltimore City Fire & Police, $25 million

  • Brookfield Asset Management – $15 million
  • The Carlyle Group – $10 million

Santa Barbara County ERS, $15 million

  • EQT Fund Management – $15 million

What does the future hold for real assets funds?

In addition to tracking past commitments and providing unique LP insights, the Nasdaq eVestment platform tracks investors’ asset allocation weightings and details on project and confirmed funds coming to market. Click the button below to request a fundraising intelligence pack.

The intel pack features a list of 5 under-allocated LPs and insights on GP competitors coming to market.

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