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February 21, 2024 #### Washington State Commits $300M to VC, Private Credit The Washington State Investment Board has disclosed two investments in venture capital and private credit totaling $300 million, according to materials from the February 15th Board meeting. In... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/washington-state-commits-300m-to-vc-private-credit) February 21, 2024 #### PA Treasury Invests $25M to Infrastructure The Pennsylvania Treasury Department announced an investment of $25 million in real assets, according to a news release published February 20th by the PA Treasurer's Office. $25 million was allocated... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/pa-treasury-invests-25m-to-infrastructure) February 20, 2024 #### University of Michigan Commits $170M to Alts The University of Michigan Investments Office disclosed three alternative investments totaling $170 million. In real assets, $75 million was committed to Peppertree Capital Management. Within venture... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/university-of-michigan-commits-170m-to-alts) February 20, 2024 #### MLGW Rehires Investment Consultant The Memphis Light, Gas and Water Commissioner has rehired CBIZ Investment Advisory for the general investment consultant RFP that was issued in 2023. The contract will be for a 5 year term. Eight... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/mlgw-rehires-investment-consultant) February 16, 2024 #### LA Fire & Police Targeting $800M to Private Equity in 2024 The Los Angeles Police & Fire Pension System recently reviewed the 2024 private equity commitment pacing plan. In a presentation from private equity consultant Portfolio Advisors, it was recommended... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/la-fire-police-targeting-800m-to-private-equity-in-2024) February 16, 2024 #### Charles Emond Remains as CDPQ CEO Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) Board of Directors announced in a press release on February 7th that President and CEO, Charles Emond’s mandate has been renewed effective immediately.... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/charles-emond-remains-as-cdpq-ceo) February 15, 2024 #### Fairfax Educational Reviews 2024 Private Markets Commitment Pacing Targets The Educational Employees Supplementary Retirement System of Fairfax County reviewed their 2024 Private Markets pacing plan at the January 26th Board meeting. In a presentation from investment... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/fairfax-educational-reviews-2024-private-markets-commitment-pacing-targets) February 14, 2024 #### San Francisco ERS Commits $230M to Alts The San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System made four investments to alternatives, totaling $230 million. In venture capital, $75 million was committed to Institutional Venture Partners XVIII. In... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/san-francisco-ers-commits-230m-to-alts) February 14, 2024 #### Colorado Fire & Police Commit $81.7M to Alts The Colorado Fire and Police Pension Association approved four recent commitments to alternatives, totaling $80 million, according to materials from the February 15th Board meeting. Within private... 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