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title: Howard County Master Trust Targets $10M for Private Equity Fund
description: Howard County Master Trust Targets $10M for Private Equity Fund .
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# [Howard County Master Trust Targets $10M for Private Equity Fund](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/howard-county-master-trust-targets-10m-for-private-equity-fund)

 Written by [Morgan Holycross, Marketing Manager](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/author/morgan-holycross-marketing-manager) | November 21, 2022

Howard County Master Trust has recommended a $10 million commitment to Partners Group Direct Equity Fund V.

Investment consultant, NEPC, recommended the commitment to the Partners Group Fund at the October 19 board meeting, according to meeting materials. Partners Group focuses on select growth themes, platform companies, and asset transformation for private equity. 

The $1.29 billion pension plan currently allocates 16.7% to private equity, with a 13% target allocation.

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