All venture capital articles
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NewsSwiss Pensionskasse scouts green tech start-ups for VC investments
CPV/CAP Pensionskasse will also focus on young companies that develop solutions for health care and education
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Swiss schemes can impact climate change with VC investing, says SSF
The association says thematic equity funds can be used to pursue sustainable investment strategies
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Think tank pushes for investment in private equity with new vehicle proposal
Austria’s pension funds are currently restrained by regulations from investing in private equity
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Features
Private Markets - Venture Capital: The case for VC and growth
European pension funds could significantly improve member retirement outcomes by allocating to venture capital and growth equity
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ATP thanks long work on processes, risk for weathering ‘worst crisis’
Danish statutory pension fund recoups earlier losses, reveals tech startup investment
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Opinion Pieces
Viewpoint: Stirring the pot - government review should open VC for pension funds
DC pension review: why there should be an opening for venture capital investment
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UK DC consultation encourages investment in VC, green infrastructure
The government is proposing amendments to the charge cap to accommodate performance fees
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Strathclyde backs new life sciences venture fund
‘This is an equity investment which balances our portfolio in terms of diversification’
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French pension reserve fund contributes to €5bn tech investment pledge
French institutional investors have pledged to invest €5bn as the government seeks to promote France as a hub for tech companies
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UK roundup: Steering group appointed to lead pensions dashboard work
Also: DC schemes ‘missing out on returns’ through lack of investment in UK companies; AA pension fund seals de-risking deal with unnamed insurer
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BP’s UK pension fund backs high-growth European tech fund
Zenith III is managed by Octopus Ventures and focuses on later stage funding
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Netherlands roundup: PGB allocates €500m to European private equity
Also: Marine pilot scheme replaces PGGM with Blue Sky as administrator
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Wellcome Trust warns on private equity after stellar returns
UK charitable foundation nets 50% gains from co-investments and 32% from venture capital
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Switzerland proposes 5% venture capital allowance for pension funds
Government aims to promote institutional investment in domestic start-ups but some are unconvinced
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Top DC funds to help boost investment in UK ‘patient capital’
Regulators will consult on removing or reducing barriers for DC funds to invest in illiquid asset classes
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Fundraising for European private equity surges 40% in first half
PE and venture capital attracts €45.6bn as continent’s economy grows
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‘Success story’ of Scottish pensions doesn't need overhaul: Strathclyde
Draft response to consultation argues Scotland’s LGPS funds are already on the path to collaboration
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Joseph Mariathasan: America first – or America last?
Policies meant to protect US interests could end up causing more damage to the country’s economy
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Invesco: Sovereign funds doubled alternatives exposure in six years
Alternatives now form 20% of the average portfolio of sovereign investors, up from 10% six years ago
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KLP kicks off planned NOK1bn of seed capital investments
Municipal pension fund enters venture capital space for the first time
