--- title: Dakota Funds | Pension Funds description: Pension Funds | Dakota Funds Blog --- [![dakota_logo](https://dakotafunds.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dakota_logo.png?width=150&height=44&name=dakota_logo.png) ](https://dakotafunds.com) - [ About ](https://dakotafunds.com/about-us) - [ Team ](https://dakotafunds.com/team-update) - [ Partners ](https://dakotafunds.com/clients) - [ Contact ](https://dakotafunds.com/contact-us-update) [![dakota_logo](https://dakotafunds.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dakota_logo.png?width=150&height=44&name=dakota_logo.png) ](https://dakotafunds.com) ** - [ About ](https://dakotafunds.com/about-us) - [ Team ](https://dakotafunds.com/team-update) - [ Partners ](https://dakotafunds.com/clients) - [ Contact ](https://dakotafunds.com/contact-us-update) # Fundraising News ### Stay up to date on the latest industry insights on fundraising news, searches, personnel changes and more. April 03, 2024 #### NY Common Commits $550M to Venture Capital, Real Estate Disclosed in the February 2024 Monthly Transaction Report, the New York State Common Retirement Fund (CRF) has made two commitments to venture capital and real estate, totalling $550 million. $150... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/ny-common-commits-550m-to-venture-capital-real-estate) April 03, 2024 #### Mass Water Targeting $24M to Private Markets The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Retirement System is looking to place $24 million in private markets, according to a report from consultant NEPC. The pacing plan calls for $24 million to... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/mass-water-targeting-24m-to-private-markets) April 03, 2024 #### Spokane ERS Hires Hyas Group as OCIO The Spokane Employees’ Retirement System has hired Hyas as the Outsourced Chief Investment Officer, according to recently released meeting minutes. The motion was originally voted on at the November... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/spokane-ers-hires-hyas-group-as-ocio) April 03, 2024 #### Rhode Island Targeting $510M to Alts in 2024 The Rhode Island State Pension reviewed their 2024 commitment pacing plans for private equity, private credit, real assets, and real estate during their March 27th Board meeting. In a presentation... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/rhode-island-targeting-510m-to-alts-in-2024) April 02, 2024 #### DC Retirement Commits $425M to Alts The District of Columbia Retirement Board has disclosed four alternative investments totaling $425 million, according to minutes from the March 21st Board meeting. In private equity, $100 million was... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/dc-retirement-commits-425m-to-alts) April 02, 2024 #### Ohio School Employees’ Commits $10M to Private Equity Meeting highlights from the School Employees’ Retirement System of Ohio (OHSERS) March board meeting disclosed the approval of a $10 million commitment to Monomoy IV Waupaca Foundry (Project Titan).... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/ohio-school-employees-commits-10m-to-private-equity) April 02, 2024 #### Illinois SURS Commits $54M to Real Estate The State University Retirement System of Illinois approved a commitment of €50 million to real estate, according to a recent press release. €50 million (approximately $54 million) was invested in... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/illinois-surs-commits-54m-to-real-estate) April 01, 2024 #### Ventura County Targeting $200M to Private Equity Discussed at the March 25 board meeting, Ventura County Employees’ Retirement Association unanimously approved the 2024 Private Equity Commitment Pacing Plan. The Plan includes a commitment target of... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/ventura-county-targeting-200m-to-private-equity) April 01, 2024 #### Oklahoma Muni Commits $15M to Private Equity The Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund approved a $15 million commitment to the Berkshire Partners XI. Berkshire Partners focuses on multiple sectors including consumer, healthcare, services &... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/oklahoma-muni-commits-15m-to-private-equity) [ Prev ](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/tag/pension-funds/page/0) [1](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/tag/pension-funds/page/1) [2](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/tag/pension-funds/page/2) [3](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/tag/pension-funds/page/3) [4](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/tag/pension-funds/page/4) [5](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/tag/pension-funds/page/5) [ Next ](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/tag/pension-funds/page/2) ![footerLogo](https://dakotafunds.com/hubfs/footerLogo.svg)