Cornell University’s endowment office appoints a new senior investment officer
In his new role, Smith will oversee the $10.7B endowment fund’s private equity and venture investments.
Venture capital
Key VC opportunities lie within battery technology and information technology space, CIO Chad Jacob says
Our reporter Muskan Arora sat down with the
CIO Chad Jacobs to dive deeper into the private equity and venture capital
opportunities identified by the system. Over the years, he has had continued
focus in Asian private markets and considers partnering with GPs speaking the
native language of the region as essential.
Dalio Family Office Lands YMCA Retirement Fund’s Head of Private Investments
Ivan Manolov spent nearly 11 years at YMCA Fund.
Renewable Fuel and Sustainable Energy Charge Up University of Michigan Endowment’s Return
U-M reports a gain of 2.2%, making it the third Big 10
school to post a positive number for fiscal year.
San Francisco Employees Retirement System Commits to Three Biotech Venture Funds
SFERS is enduring a tough 2022, thanks to steep
declines in public markets and fixed income portfolios.
Abu Dhabi Growth Fund, Mubadala Capital Back Biotech Company
Neumora Therapeutics is developing medicines to treat
brain diseases.
Amazon Sets Out to Deliver As a Limited Partner
Online
giant sets up program to invest in venture funds backing entrepreneurs from
underrepresented backgrounds.
Adams Street Partners Poised to Welcome New Global Head of Fund Investments
Brijesh Jeevarathnam is tapped to replace the retiring
Kelly Meldrum.
CPP Investments Downloads Capital into Fast-Growing Startup
Tray.io is focused on solving the problems companies
face as they undergo rapid digital transformation.
University of Michigan Re-Ups with Five of Its Venture Managers
School
currently has approximately 30% of its endowment invested in VC.