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Cornell Hires PE Investment Officer

Cornell University recently hired Jeff Smith as a senior investment officer focused on private equity.

05.07.25
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DePaul Adds To Investment Team

Sarah Hillegass recently joined DePaul University as a manager of investments to help oversee its approximately $1.1 billion investment portfolio

05.07.25
New Jersey DOI Expands Emerging Manager Program
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New Jersey DOI Expands Emerging Manager Program

The $70.2 billion New Jersey Division of Investment has expanded its emerging manager program with a commitment that will now include a “transition” fund.

05.07.25
NEPC Analyst Departs
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NEPC Analyst Departs

Senior Consulting Analyst Francesca LoVerde has departed investment consulting firm NEPC.

05.07.25
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Maryland Partners With Barings For In-State Emerging Managers

The $71 billion Maryland State Retirement and Pension System has launched a strategic partnership with global real assets manager Barings that includes a focus on emerging managers

05.07.25
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Pugh Acquires Portion Of SKY Harbor High-Yield Bond Biz

Pugh Capital Management is acquiring a portion of SKY Harbor Capital Management’s U.S. high-yield business.

04.08.25
Communication, Transparency Critical Considerations For Emerging Private Equity Managers During Fundraising
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Communication, Transparency Critical Considerations For Emerging Private Equity Managers During Fundraising

Emerging private equity managers in the process of fundraising should focus on communication and transparency when building relationships with Limited Partners, according to private equity and venture capital firm Abbott Capital Management.

04.02.25
Woman-, Minority-Owned PE & VC Firms Surpass 1,000
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Woman-, Minority-Owned PE & VC Firms Surpass 1,000

The number of woman- and minori­ty-owned private equity and venture capital firms in the U.S. surpassed 1,000 for the first time last year, a recent report shows.

04.02.25
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2025 Emerging Manager Awards

Seven investment management firms have been selected for our annual Emerging Manager Awards.

04.02.25
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Illinois Muni. Increases Target

The $56.1 billion Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund agreed to increase its target for assets managed by minority- and/or women-owned firms last week.

04.02.25