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# Kansas PERS Commits $175M to Private Equity

**Written by: ** Jane Bailey, Marketing Associate 

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The Kansas Public Employees Retirement System has approved three commitments to private equity totalling $175 million at the January board meeting.

$75 million was allocated to Kinderhook Capital VIII. 

$50 million was allocated to Apax XI USD. 

$50 million was allocated to Platinum Equity Capital Partners VI.

The $26 billion Retirement Fund allocates 10.8% to private equity with a target of 11%.

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