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March 13, 2024 #### Ohio Police & Fire Commit $175M to Real Estate, Private Credit The Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund (OP&F) has approved three commitments to real estate and private credit totaling $175 million, according to a recent news release. In real estate, $75 million... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/ohio-police-fire-commit-175m-to-real-estate-private-credit) March 12, 2024 #### Cincinnati Retirement Places $110M Across Five Private Debt Managers The Cincinnati Retirement System approved five commitments to private debt managers, totaling $110 million, according to Minutes from the February 1, 2024 Board of Trustees meeting. $30 million was... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/cincinnati-retirement-places-110m-across-five-private-debt-managers) March 12, 2024 #### LA Water Targeting $525M to Private Equity; $300M to Private Credit; $400M to Real Estate The Los Angeles Water & Power Employees’ Retirement Plan is looking to place up to $1.2 billion across private equity, private credit, and real estate in 2024, according to recent meeting materials.... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/la-water-targeting-525m-to-private-equity-300m-to-private-credit-400m-to-real-estate) March 11, 2024 #### Texas TRS Commits $250M to Real Estate, Private Equity The Teacher Retirement System of Texas has disclosed three commitments totaling $250 million. The Davis Companies received $200 million in commitments; $100 million to the Davis Investment Fund V... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/texas-trs-commits-250m-to-real-estate-private-equity) March 11, 2024 #### Maryland Discloses $2B in New Investments The Maryland State Retirement & Pension Systems disclosed thirteen commitments totaling $2.073 billion, according to materials from the February meeting. $50 million was committed to Loop Capital... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/maryland-discloses-2b-in-new-investments) March 08, 2024 #### University of Kentucky Invests $45M to Alts The University of Kentucky Endowment approved three new alternative investments totaling $45 million, according to minutes from the December 5, 2023 Investment Committee meeting. $15 million was... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/university-of-kentucky-invests-45m-to-alts) March 08, 2024 #### Fresno City Targeting $55M to Real Estate in 2024 The City of Fresno Retirement System is planning to commit $55 million to value-add real estate in 2024. Staff reviewed a presentation from NEPC at the recent February board meeting which covered a... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/fresno-city-targeting-55m-to-real-estate-in-2024) March 07, 2024 #### Chicago Teachers' Planning MWDBE Private Equity Manager Search The Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund is planning to issue an RFP for one to two new MWDBE private equity managers, according to February 27th investment meeting materials. After review of the 2024... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/chicago-teachers-planning-mwdbe-private-equity-manager-search) March 07, 2024 #### San Mateo Invests $73M to Private Markets The San Mateo County Employees’ Retirement Association approved two commitments totaling $73 million to private markets. In private credit, $45 million was committed to Comvest Credit Partners VII... 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