investor allocations

MassPRIM, Northwestern Mutual and LACERA are among investors that have set aside capital to invest in firms owned by women or minorities and newly established funds. Our list includes allocation sizes, investment criteria and a point of contact.

The giant US public pension wants its GPs to 'optimise the risk reward equation' on ESG issues, its CIO Nicole Musicco tells a virtual conference.

Swiss DFI SIFEM replaced Obviam with ResponsAbility as its investment manager. But Obviam is contesting this in Switzerland’s federal administrative court.

Fonds de Réserve Constitutionnel has invested €10m in Ocean 14, a venture fund focused on protecting ocean biodiversity.

The Golding Impact 2021 fund has made two commitments so far.

ESG and impact investing organisations are taking note as the US’s fourth biggest pension system acts against the movement.

Following a request for proposal in April, the pension has made four commitments totalling $135m to minority-owned firms.

Many states and regions lack the access to capital found in major metropolitan areas. In-state private equity programmes help bridge that gap while also providing returns for beneficiaries.

Kerecis 'has built a successful business transforming waste material into unique medical products', says Niklas Sjöblom, senior director, long-term equity at Kirkbi.

LPs are starting to flex muscles regarding PE managers' commitment to diversity.