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Columbia Reports $310M Increase In Endowment During Pandemic

The University has reported a 5.5 percent return rate on its endowment, a figure higher than the previous fiscal year despite the pandemic and resulting global recession.

Tudor Jones Sees A Stock Pop To Start 2021

Hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones said that a Democratic sweep in the 2020 elections may result in an initial pop in equity markets, but warned that stocks and bonds could come under pressure later.

Nasir Qadree Wants To See These Behaviors Change In VC

Bringing inclusion to venture capital is not just a question of who's getting the funding, but also who's doing the investing.

Covid-19 Kills Sovereign Wealth Funds Appetite For U.S. Direct Real Estate Investing

Cash-rich sovereign investors were paralyzed in their direct investments during this time period, compared to previous years of annual growth in direct property allocations.

"LPs could develop programs that can help seed new fund managers with appropriately sized checks, help fund managers get in business with deal warehousing facilities, and have specific efforts to support more diverse fund managers." Read More

- Jonathan Abrams, Co-founder and General Partner, 8-Bit Capital

U.S. Pension Funds Can't Resist Returns From Chinese Startups

The growing tension between China and the U.S. over trade and technological dominance is shining a spotlight on the billions of dollars that U.S. pension funds have channeled into Chinese technology companies in search of investment returns.

State Department Urges Colleges To Divest From Chinese Companies

The U.S. State Department is asking colleges and universities to divest from Chinese holdings in their endowments, warning schools in a letter Tuesday to get ahead of potentially more onerous measures on holding the shares.

Robinhood Announces Another Mega Round, Valuation Soars To $11.2B

Venture capital investors are betting big on Robinhood during this pandemic-plagued year as people stuck at home, especially younger investors, jump into trading a stock market that''s experienced its fastest bear market and recovery in Wall Street history.

Walmart Founder's Billionaire Grandson Behind VC On Sustainable Seafood Push

The billionaire grandson of Walmart founders Helen and Sam Walton is a backer of a venture capital fund looking to invest over $100 million into sustainable seafood companies.

Private Markets Senior Analyst

Employees Retirement System of Texas

Austin, TX

The Private Equity Team of our Investments division is seeking an experienced Investment Analyst to assist the Directors and Portfolio Managers will all reporting, tracking, performance measurement, and reconciliation related to the operations of Private Equity. APPLY TODAY

Ray Dalio Warned That Rising U.S.-China Tensions Could Escalate Into ''Shooting War''

Hedge fund manager Ray Dalio has warned of economic tensions between the U.S. and China escalating into armed conflict, drawing parallels between the current situation and the years before World War I and World War II.

Texas Teacher Pension Fund Trims Private Equity Investment Plans

One of the largest Texas pension plans is dialling back the amount of capital it will commit to private equity funds this year even as it continues to emphasise direct investing in the asset class to lower costs.

Global Hedge Fund Industry Buffeted By Headwinds

The global hedge fund industry is currently facing a number of headwinds, from fee pressure, increased redemptions and liquidations, to the decreasing new fund launches as investors around the world look towards defensive strategies.

Airbnb Was Like A Family, Until Layoffs Started

The moves thrust Airbnb into the center of a growing debate in Silicon Valley: What happens when a company that has positioned itself as family to its employees reveals that it is just a regular business with the same capitalist concerns?

Investment Analyst, Real Estate

State of Wisconsin Investment Board

Madison, WI

SWIB has long been recognized as an investment leader because of its success in maintaining the WRS and because of the highly qualified staff overseeing the retirement trust funds. SWIB's internal team invests a majority of its assets under management. Apply Today!

The Telehealth Revolution

Healthcare is one of the largest sectors of the economy, both in the United States and globally. But it has lagged in terms of venture capital investment relative to the industry's size and potential for disruptive innovation.

Congress Probes How AI Will Impact U.S. Economic Recovery

Congress heard testimony today about how the U.S. government should fund and regulate tech like AI that can eliminate jobs in the midst of a recession.

VCs Place $121.8M In B2B Fintechs

B2B Fintech venture capital funding has been slow in recent weeks amid an environment in which investors overall are feeling hesitant.

3 Ways To Manage Macroeconomic Risk In Real Estate Investments

Macroeconomic risk is focused on activities including monetary policy changes, political or civil unrest, population migration and shifts in tax regimes. All of these factors can have varying degrees of influence on your portfolio.

"My personal belief is that that''s going to be predominantly where economic growth will be taking place. China and India probably will outpace GDP growth, more so than the rest of the world. Hopefully, there''ll be opportunities there. In the U.S., growth will be a little bit more of a challenge, but we definitely believe that we should be investing more in Asia." Read Full Answer

- Mansco Perry III, Executive Director & CIO, Minnesota State Board of Investment

Hedge Funds Plunged A Record 7.9% In First Half Of The Year As Pandemic Roiled Markets

Hedge funds got slammed in the first half of the year as global markets suffered a major rout due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Startup Funding Down 29% In First Half Of 2020 Amid Covid-19 Crisis

Startup funding activity decreased by 29 percent in the first six month of this year to $4.2 billion compared to $5.9 billion in the same period last year, due to the impact created by the coronavirus pandemic.

Microsoft Makes Teams Video Meetings Less Tiring With Its New Together Mode

While the move to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic may have made them mainstream, they are not without issues and more and more people are now opting out.

Analysts Still Eyeing Bitcoin As Inflation Hedge Despite Perceived Volatility

While traditional global economies have been devasted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Cryptocurrency, on the other hand, has apparently been more stable with many industries adopting blockchain payments over traditional mediums.

"Retaining talent can be difficult. Like others, we try to make sure that we''re compensating people appropriately, and that''s been something that we''ve been pretty fortunate to be able to do. We are a part of the state government and that in itself has some challenges." Read Full Answer

- Mansco Perry, III, Executive Director & Chief Investment Officer, Minnesota State Board of Investment

Pension Funds See Opportunities In Emerging Markets

Institutional investors like pension funds and hedge funds have seen their opportunities vary, but they''re making the most of the situation.

Tech Investments In China Are Focused On 3 Trends

China, already home to technology giants such as Alibaba and Tencent, has more to offer to investors as the coronavirus pandemic accelerated tech adoption globally.

Bezos Not Only Investor Getting Serious About Climate Change

There is a saying that you should keep your politics out of your pocketbook, and that is increasingly the case for investors when the issue is climate change.

Tech Titan Flees San Francisco For Florida

Tech titan Keith Rabois announced this week that he is leaving California''s Silicon Valley and moving to the Floridian metropolis of Miami. Rabois was formerly an executive at companies like Square and PayPal.

Investment Officer - Public Markets

Minnesota State Board of Investment

St. Paul, MN

The Minnesota State Board of Investment is responsible for the management of over $100 billion in assets from state and public employees. The Public Markets team oversees more than $80 billion in assets across investments in equities, public fixed income and money markets investments. Apply Today

Robinhood Announces Another Mega Round, Valuation Soars To $11.2B

Venture capital investors are betting big on Robinhood during this pandemic-plagued year as people stuck at home, especially younger investors, jump into trading a stock market that''s experienced its fastest bear market and recovery in Wall Street history.

Cashierless Checkout Coming Soon, As Circle K Partners With Standard Cognition

Couche-Tard, known for its flagship chain Circle K, signed a deal to test Standard Cognition's autonomous technology system at convenience stores like the one pictured. That's the idea behind Standard Cognition, a startup using artificial intelligence to create an autonomous checkout experience.

Walmart Founder's Billionaire Grandson Behind VC On Sustainable Seafood Push

The billionaire grandson of Walmart founders Helen and Sam Walton is a backer of a venture capital fund looking to invest over $100 million into sustainable seafood companies.

Science, Innovation Must Help Fuel Our Post-Covid Recovery

Tech companies and manufacturing capabilities have quickly pivoted and responded with the development of COVID-19 tests, genomic tracking of cases and innovation in vaccination technology.

"I think most institutional investors view China as a large unknown, a large black hole to which they apply maximum risk. Perhaps they don''t have the time, interest, or resources to shine a spotlight into the black hole and properly assess what risks are really there. As a result, most CIOs will look to other, safer geographies and tend to substantially underweight to China in order to protect their portfolio from perceived risks and, frankly, to protect their careers." Read Full Answer

- Edward Grefenstette, President, CEO & CIO, The Dietrich Foundation

State Department Urges Colleges To Divest From Chinese Companies

The U.S. State Department is asking colleges and universities to divest from Chinese holdings in their endowments, warning schools in a letter to get ahead of potentially more onerous measures on holding the shares.

U.S. Pension Funds Can't Resist Returns From Chinese Startups

The growing tension between China and the U.S. over trade and technological dominance is shining a spotlight on the billions of dollars that U.S. pension funds have channeled into Chinese technology companies in search of investment returns.

After CalPERS Investment Chief's Abrupt Departure, Trustees Talk Next Steps

The California pension fund's board is searching for a successor to Ben Meng, while another state body investigates conflict-of-interest allegations.

4 Reasons Stock Market Is At Record Highs Despite Sharpest Economic Decline

As stocks hit record highs, the underlying economy is still showing signs of weakness due to the economic shutdowns caused by the pandemic. How can there be such a stark disconnect between the stock market''s highs and the worst economy since the Great Depression?

Pharmacy is a roughly $400 billion industry in the U.S., and recently entrepreneurs have explored ways to disrupt the market. Join Alex Bangash, Founder of Trusted Insight, and Trang Nguyen, Senior Portfolio Manager of TI Platform Management, as they discuss consumer behavior in pharmacy and the ongoing disruption in venture. RSVP TODAY

Hedge Funds Gain Investor Favor In Latest Sign Of Rebound

Big investors including pensions and family offices are taking another look at hedge funds, as they navigate the market turbulence sparked by the covid-19 pandemic.

How To Start With Direct PE Investments In The Coronavirus Age

Capital alignment, greater control, better value and interest alignment, and private equity''s ability to deliver active returns on investment are just some of the reasons why family offices have increasingly focused on direct investments in recent years.

Stage Specialist VC Firms Might Lose To Behemoths Like Sequoia

The VC industry itself may undergo a similar survival of the fittest contest, as two of the most popular breeds of VC firms to emerge in recent years fighting for the same deals.

Alibaba Founder Jack Ma''s Second Company Is Set To Be Year''s Biggest IPO

Alibaba founder Jack Ma is known for his lavish parties and eccentric tastes. But the public float of his second company, Ant Group, could turn out to be his biggest extravaganza yet.

To safely feed our growing population while the coronavirus pandemic rages, global warming accelerates, supply chains get strained and the global economy nose dives, we need visual tech solutions. Join LDV Capital, John Deere and more to discuss how cameras, sensors and other visual technologies will impact the future of food and generate business opportunities. Learn more and register now!

BlackRock Sends Inflation Warning Amid Virus Fight

BlackRock has joined a growing chorus of investors and analysts warning of resurgent inflation risks, as the global battle against the coronavirus crisis creates a convergence of ultra-easy monetary policy and expansionary budgets.

Maximizing Your Portfolio Benefits Via Asset Allocation

Studies have touted that close to 90% of investment returns are determined by portfolio allocation. Since the Financial Crisis in 2008 the strategic asset allocation model has come under scrutiny as asset classes have become more correlated.

6 VCs On The Future Of Michigan's Startup Ecosystem

What follows is a survey of some of the top VCs in the state and how they see COVID-19 affecting the growth of Detroit, Ann Arbor, and all of Michigan's startup ecosystem.

Why Digital Infrastructure Could Emerge Stronger From Covid-19

The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the need to modernise digital infrastructure networks. We expect that this will create new investment opportunities.

What's next? This has always been on our minds when creating each edition of Techsylvania. The next in tech, the next in business, the next in the social contexts that determine us to bring to life the best ideas and innovations. With this in mind, we announce the 2020 edition of Techsylvania as a virtual edition and we're optimistic about all the exciting connections that can grow within this event, as now we can go beyond all borders. RSVP Today

Saudi Arabia Wants To Convert Oil Dollars Into Tech Prominence

Data is hailed as the new oil and Saudi Arabia wants to control and manipulate that as much as it has controlled and manipulated its oil.

Europe''s VC Industry Sets Pace For Record Year Of Fundraising

European tech investors have dry powder to deploy. The coronavirus pandemic does not appear to have siphoned funds away from Europe''s venture capital industry, which raised about $9 billion in the first half of the year.

Investors Poured $57M Into Cannabis Tech Startups

Cannabis tech, an often-overlooked corner of the burgeoning industry, is quickly becoming the hottest area for investors. While these startups are not all alike, they are all software firms geared toward the growing industry.

Boosted By Covid-19, Global Ed-Tech Funding Crosses 2019 Mark

Online education startups globally have raised $4.89 billion from investors, surpassing 2019 with three months to go as the coronavirus pandemic has boosted learning from home and made it mainstream overnight.

What's next? This has always been on our minds when creating each edition of Techsylvania. The next in tech, the next in business, the next in the social contexts that determine us to bring to life the best ideas and innovations. With this in mind, we announce the 2020 edition of Techsylvania as a virtual edition and we're optimistic about all the exciting connections that can grow within this event, as now we can go beyond all borders. RSVP Today

2020 Is A Spac-tacular Year For Sovereign Wealth Funds

In 2020, the usage of SPACs, essentially blank-check companies, by institutional investors is being witnessed at unprecedented levels. Even sovereign investors and public funds are making big bets in SPACs.

HIMCO Leverages Domain Expertise To Target Opportunities In Insurtech | Q&A

Jill Frankle is vice president of strategic ventures at Hartford Investment Management Co.?(HIMCO).?In this interview, Frankle tells us about the latest developments in the insurtech space,?and?explained how?HIMCO''s venture portfolio complements its?long-term investment?strategy during a period of industry-wide disruption in the insurance sector.

The 60/40 Portfolio Is Muzzling Critics With Another Big Year

A balanced portfolio of stocks and bonds for decades was among the few venerated precepts in investing. Yet doubts about the approach grew after the pandemic hit and turned 2020 into a year like no other.

Hedge Fund Managers Look To Outsource Work Amidst Pandemic

Many hedge fund managers that saw most of the executives being stranded at home due to the pandemic have been exploring the outsourcing model, especially some part of their work.

"We continue to believe that innovation at the earliest stages is a great place to put long-term capital. Early-stage venture (traditional seed) will be a focus for us. We have and will invest in pre-revenue, pre-people, pre-product, but post-idea-focused GPs, and hope to do so going forward." Read Full Answer

- Rush Harvey, Director of Investments, Texas A&M Foundation

Qatar Investment Authority Bets Big On Private, Public Equity

Qatar Investment Authority has more than half of its assets invested in private equity and listed shares as chases higher returns, its chief executive recently said.

Bitcoin Will Be Swept To $1M In 5 Years By An ''Enormous Wall Of Money''

Raoul Pal, the former Goldman Sachs hedge-fund manager, recently predicted price increase to a wave of institutional funds pouring an "enormous wall of money" into the asset.

Israel Startups Raise Record $2.74B In Q3

Israeli high-tech companies raised $2.74 billion in 151 funding deals in the third quarter of the year, setting a quarterly record despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Private Equity Offers Growth Opportunities For South African Business

Covid-19 is making a real impact on the liquidity of many organizations across South Africa, which has affected everything from logistics to paying salaries.

"The Weinberg Foundation''s mission supports various underprivileged and impoverished populations. An area of the investment program that ties into the Foundation''s mission is our Diverse Manager program, where we seek to partner with newer, younger firms run by people of color and/or women..." Read Full Answer

- Brian Clark, Investment Manager, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation

World's Largest Pension Fund Loses $165B In Worst Quarter

The world's biggest pension fund, Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund, posted a record loss in the first three months of 2020 after the coronavirus pandemic sparked a global market rout in the period.

Texas Municipal Retirement System''s Governance Structure Allows For Nimble Investing | Q&A

Peter Teneriello is an investment analyst with the Texas Municipal Retirement System. In this interview, he discusses how TMRS is creative in how they approach building their venture portfolio; how the current crisis has led them to rethink the best ways to invest over the next year; and why governance structure is key jump on great opportunities during these unprecedented times.

Ray Dalio Says Capital Markets Are No Longer ''Free''

Today the economy and the markets are driven by the central banks and the coordination with the central government," said Dalio. As a result, "capital markets are not free markets allocating resources in traditional ways."

Private Equity On Edge With U.S. Plan To Name Relief Recipients

As several of the private equity titan's portfolio companies got loans from an emergency U.S. program aimed at helping small businesses survive the coronavirus pandemic, executives at the firm's New York headquarters issued a blunt message: Return the money to taxpayers.

The Changing Venture Capital Investment Climate For AI

When it became clear less than a decade ago that AI was the latest, hottest place to build companies that could grow from tiny startups to huge public market exits of acquisitions, the VC community got all in.

Bitcoin Is Suddenly Behaving 'Like A Tech Stock'

A London-based digital asset management firm has recommended investors allocate 4% of their portfolios to bitcoin-arguing "bitcoin, in its growth phase, behaves like a tech stock."

'Bullish' Private Equity Firms Set To Invest Despite Market Challenges

A further 78% of PE companies also said it is likely that they will support one of their existing companies in making an add-on acquisition before the end of 2020.

Which Real Estate Trends Will Outlive Covid-19

Many trends have emerged from the pandemic, but while the sourdough starters and the panic buying might not endure, other developments, like a reimagined office life, are expected to outlive the virus.

What's next? This has always been on our minds when creating each edition of Techsylvania. The next in tech, the next in business, the next in the social contexts that determine us to bring to life the best ideas and innovations. With this in mind, we announce the 2020 edition of Techsylvania as a virtual edition and we're optimistic about all the exciting connections that can grow within this event, as now we can go beyond all borders. RSVP Today

Gordon And Betty Moore Foundation To Actively Increase PE & VC Allocations | Q&A

Denise Strack has been the chief investment officer at the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation since 2008. In this interview, she discussed how having a disease prevention expert at the organization has benefited them during these times; how they are playing offense to take advantage of the current market opportunities; and why they plan to actively increase private market exposure over the next years.

Amazon Invested In Startups Then Launched Competitors

Dozens of startup founders, investors, and advisers said Amazon met with or invested in their companies, only to later build its own products that directly competed with the smaller company.

Hedge Funds Gain Investor Favor In Latest Sign Of Rebound

Big investors including pensions and family offices are taking another look at hedge funds, as they navigate the market turbulence sparked by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Pension Funds Apply Pressure On Climate Change

Some of the largest pension funds in the U.S. have sent letters to their government urging action on climate change after a proposal sought to limit their ESG investing capabilities.

To safely feed our growing population while the coronavirus pandemic rages, global warming accelerates, supply chains get strained and the global economy nose dives, we need visual tech solutions. Join LDV Capital, John Deere and more to discuss how cameras, sensors and other visual technologies will impact the future of food and generate business opportunities. Learn more and RSVP!

Tech Stocks Are In ''Enormous'' Bubble, Says David Einhorn

Technology stocks likely hit their top last month, hedge fund investor David Einhorn wrote, adding that he's prepared for a drop by betting against more names, including second-tier companies and ones that just listed their stock.

Yale Turns Institutional Investing On Its Head With A New Diversity Edict

It could be the long-awaited turning point in the world of venture capital and beyond. Yale just let its 70 U.S. money managers across a variety of asset classes know that for the school, diversity has now moved front and center.

How PE Can Work With Healthcare Companies To Improve Lives

The scale of the global healthcare market and the strength of its long-term drivers mean opportunities abound, particularly in privately-held companies.

Why Ant Group''s IPO Is Set To Be The World''s Largest

The Chinese financial tech titan Ant Group is set to break the record for an initial public offering with a $34 billion haul. Here's why it's raising so much money, how it's doing it and what it means.

Deputy Executive Director, Investments and CIO

State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio

Columbus, OH

Under the direction of the executive director, this position will oversee and direct the activities of the entire STRS Ohio Investment Department to ensure quality management and performance of the total investment assets to meet the long-term performance objectives of the total fund. Apply Today

Tech Demand Increases As Investment Complexity Rises

Not only do 82% of institutional investors tell the technology survey that investment management strategies are becoming much more complex, but most also say private market investments are of "highest importance" among alternative investments, more so than hedge funds.

New Program Wants To Be Y Combinator For Emerging Fund Managers

Rolling funds, the rise of solo capitalists, crowd syndicates, and team-based seed funds all scream one thing in unison: venture capital is growing and getting unbundled at the same time.

Pandemic Disruption Creates New Opportunities For Investors

After taking a step back in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, investors say they are actively seeking deals, particularly in startups that are able to take advantage of the resulting economic disruptions.

Why Do Emerging Managers Outperform?

Emerging managers substantially outperform other hedge fund managers because they are more nimble and can invest in ideas that are often overlooked by large fund managers.

"On the operation side of the house, we''re exploring ways in which we can automate some of the processes that are taking place. I''m a big fan of anything that can make the process more efficient..." Read Full Answer

- Juan Prieto, Head of Alternative Investments, Mutual of Omaha

Nasdaq Whale Theory For Tech Stock Surge Is Stirring Doubts

A report that SoftBank is making billions by using options to bet on technology stocks has stirred speculation the Japanese conglomerate could have been a driving force behind the rally - but not everyone is convinced.

Three Predictions For Healthcare Platforms

Healthcare has finally discovered the internet, and venture capital and private equity are taking notice. For decades, healthcare has cited privacy concerns as the reason for siloed and antiquated back-office systems, but those days are gone.

Startup Funding Likely To Dry Up By 11-36% In 2020

The drop can be cushioned if growth- and late-stage startups are able to attract high-ticket investments and investor interest remains intact in sectors like edtech, fintech, online gaming, e-commerce, enterprise tech.

Singapore''s Temasek Seeks Covid-Resilient Bets As Returns Fall

Singapore state investor Temasek said that it will be "selective" when looking for pandemic-resilient investment opportunities in the COVID-19 era, as it reported its lowest annual return since 2016.

Investment Associate - Private Equity

Prudential

Newark, NJ

?The Alternative Assets Group is seeking a private equity investment professional to join its growing private equity platform based in Newark, NJ. The Alternative Assets Group is responsible for managing over $8 billion in assets. APPLY TODAY

The 60/40 Portfolio Is Muzzling Critics With Another Big Year

A balanced portfolio of stocks and bonds for decades was among the few venerated precepts in investing. Yet doubts about the approach grew after the pandemic hit and turned 2020 into a year like no other.

2020 Top Institutional Investing Rising Stars

It's been a year of highs and lows, both in the investment realm and in the world at large. While no one could have foreseen the chaos and financial tumult unleashed by a global pandemic, investors are tasked with planning for contingencies such as these. Institutional investors who plan wisely and act decisively in times of crisis and market dislocation are prized by the institutions they serve.

2020 Is A Spac-tacular Year For Sovereign Wealth Funds

In 2020, the usage of SPACs, essentially blank-check companies, by institutional investors is being witnessed at unprecedented levels. Even sovereign investors and public funds are making big bets in SPACs.

Amazon, Google, Facebook Boost Commercial Real Estate Market

The sluggish commercial real estate market is getting a boost from tech giants Amazon and Facebook, which have emerged as some of the largest acquirers of real estate in recent years.

"If you look at venture capital, it is a long-term asset class. The time from initial investment to exit for many venture companies ranges between 6 and 8 years. We believe it is important to consistently put money to work every year in order to achieve vintage year diversification" Read Full Answer

- Jill Frankle, VP of Strategic Ventures, Hartford Investment Management Co.

FBI Concerned Over Laundering Risks In Private Equity, Hedge Funds

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation believes firms in the nearly $10-trillion private investment funds industry are being used as vehicles for laundering money at scale, according to a leaked intelligence bulletin prepared by the agency in May.

TI Platform Management Invests In The Next Dose Of Disruption & Bridges Minority Gap In VC

In this article, you will learn about TI Platform Management, a global SEC-registered venture investment platform co-founded by Alex Bangash and Trang Nguyen in 2015. The venture firm invests in what they believe to be disruptive venture structures such as studios and platforms with a high growth potential while striving to bridge the diversity gap.

Ray Dalio Warned That Rising U.S.-China Tensions Could Escalate Into A ''Shooting War''

Hedge fund manager Ray Dalio has warned of economic tensions between the US and China escalating into armed conflict, drawing parallels between the current situation and the years before World War I and World War II.

Second-Quarter VC Investing Totals Appear Lackluster

If you discount Reliance Jio's epic - and continuing - ability to attract billions of dollars, the private investment market was slack in the second quarter.

Investment Analyst

Kamehameha Schools

Honolulu, Hawaii

Founded in 1887, the Kamehameha Schools is a statewide, private educational system, established to provide opportunities to improve the capability and well-being of people of Native Hawaiian ancestry. This mission-driven work is made possible by a $12 billion trust, endowed by school founder Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop. Apply Today!

These Up And Coming Tech Hubs Are Having A Moment With Israeli Tech

The pandemic has opened the door to new, under the radar tech hubs eager to attract great Israeli talent. Three hubs are making a run at startup nation, but will they be successful in tapping into the best of Israeli tech?

Southeast Asia Private Equity Starts To Attract Money From Europe

European investors seem to be making meaningful inroads into Southeast Asia''s private equity realm, so far a stomping ground for local and U.S. investors.

There Are More Opportunities In Private Markets, Says Billionaire Robert Smith

"There's actually a bit of dislocation of opportunity because 98% of enterprise software companies are private," said Smith. "One of the keys is understanding what businesses are the right businesses to invest in as a private equity firm."

Why Investing In Private Real Estate Makes Sense In Recessionary Market

Just because a real estate bubble caused the last recession in 2008 doesn't mean that real estate values can't increase - because they can. In fact, it can be the best time to invest in real estate.

"In terms of sectors, we remain very excited about SaaS, cloud, ecommerce, and fintech. Software is still eating the world, and we are now in a more connected world than ever. The current pandemic crisis is accelerating the digitization of business, the shift to the cloud, and the adoption of e-commerce." Read Full Answer

- Jonathan Abrams, Co-founder and General Partner, 8-Bit Capital

Amazon Invested In Startups Then Launched Competitors

Dozens of startup founders, investors, and advisers said Amazon met with or invested in their companies, only to later build its own products that directly competed with the smaller company.

Don't Let VCs Be The Gatekeepers Of Your Success

"I assumed most investors were jerks in pitch meetings, but my white colleagues told me the level of disrespect and dismissiveness I received was not typical."

Mideast Investors Seeking Opportunities In Europe

Sovereign wealth funds in the Gulf are among the biggest in the world. Invesco said many were well prepared for the COVID-19 crisis, which it called an "unprecedented buying opportunity."

Decline In Early Cyber Investments Continues Alongside Coronavirus Concerns

Fewer face-to-face meetings between security startups and potential investors contributed to a steep decline in the number of venture capital deals since COVID-19 spread throughout the world.

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How MassMutual Plays Long-Term Investing Game | Q&A

Phillip Titolo is the head of direct private investments at MassMutual. In late September,?Titolo spoke with Trusted Insight about MassMutual''s long view on investing, the crucial role of asset-liability management for insurance investors, and how his legal training prepared him for a career in financial and investment analysis.

SPACs Now Comprise 20 Percent Of Market

Recent SPACs saw more money raised than regular initial public offerings (IPOs) in July and August, raising over $30 billion so far this year. It''s said SPACs have gone from 3 percent to 20 percent of the market during the recent rush in cases.

U.S. Tech Venture Investing Gets A Boost From Pandemic

Venture capitalists say $3 trillion in stimulus funding has investors looking to put cash to work, and top venture capital firms continue to launch massive funds.

Covid Fails To Dampen Investors'' Spirits As Q3 Startup Funding Jumps

Contrary to expectations, Indian private equity, venture capital, angel investors and others continue to bet on startups big time in the post-Covid world.

Analyst, Real Estate Investments

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board

London

Based in London, you will be a key contributor to scaling the European RE business, and will be actively involved in: the analysis and execution of new investments, engaged in day to day portfolio and asset management of the existing European portfolio. Apply Today

Bull Market Should Continue, As U.S. Moves Toward Potential ''Internal Conflict''

Ray Dalio of Bridgewater Associates shared his outlook for financial markets this week in a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" session this week. He was pretty bullish, with some big caveats.

Why Blackstone, Other PE Giants Are Gobbling Up Warehouses

With e-commerce sales booming, private equity firms have been on something of a buying binge, snatching up tens of millions of square feet of warehouse space, in part as an additional way to capitalize on an ongoing revolution in digital commerce and logistics.

Bitcoin''s Intrinsic Value Will Rise As Institutional Investors Flock To Crypto

"The adoption of bitcoin by institutional investors has only begun, while for gold its adoption by institutional investors is very advanced," JPMorgan said. As conditions normalize, a pickup in mining activity will likely see an increase in the intrinsic value.

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Calls For Collaboration, Innovation To Overcome Covid-19

Marking the end of a year focused on the scientific breakthroughs needed to end the pandemic, the foundation calls for global commitments to making these innovations available in 2021 to everyone who needs them.

Chief Investment Officer

Arizona State Retirement System

Phoenix, AZ

The CIO will direct the activities of the Investment Management Division to ensure top tier investment performance for the $40 billion fund. The fund has a current target asset allocation of 50% Public and Private Equities, 20% Private Credit, 20% Private Real Estate, and 10% US Public Fixed Income. Apply Today

Bill Ackman Is Hedging Pandemic Again After Raking In $2.6B

Bill Ackman described the vaccine news as "bearish." He cautioned people could become nonchalant about wearing masks and might worry less about spreading the virus with mass inoculation on the horizon.

Ray Dalio Believes Not Investing In China Is ''Very Risky''

Ray Dalio lent support for China''s sudden decision to suspend Ant Group''s historic $37 billion listing. He also said not investing in China would be hugely risky, because money-printing in the U.S. is threatening the dollar''s reserve status.

Bridgewater''s Dalio Sees Governments Banning Bitcoin Should It Become ''Material''

The founder of the world''s largest hedge fund said he sees three main problems with bitcoin and cryptocurrencies that will limit their future.

Myth-Busting In European Venture Capital

Over the last years, the European venture landscape has shown signs of significant change for the better - with the returns starting to come through. Perhaps it is time to debunk several myths that people believe about European tech.

Real Estate Associate

Stanford Management Company

Redwood City, CA

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Why Established Venture Firms Should Court Emerging Managers

In a VC ecosystem that has now looked to embrace the Black Lives Matter affirmation and the diversity conversations that have followed, firms are thinking creatively about how they access investment opportunities by underrepresented talent.

How Corporate Venture Capital Could Close The Gender Gap For Entrepreneurs

We are ready for a sweeping reset, a new paradigm-one where women receive half of all venture capital funding, represent half of all decision-makers at VC firms, and makeup half of all business owners.

Will Foreign Investors Come Back To U.S?

While cross-border capital flows have declined considerably in the second quarter, industry sources expect foreign investors to return to the U.S. sometime next year.

Covid-19 Changing How Korean LPs Think About Infrastructure Bet

Even before the pandemic, South Korean institutional investors pursued safe bets in infrastructure investment, given their tendency to work with top-tier external partners to manage their money.

"Timing the markets is not something we try to do at Baylor. We do assess the risk/return profile of each investment within the portfolio and will not participate when we do not feel we are adequately compensated..." Read Full Answer

- Renee Hanna, Director of Investments, Baylor University

WVU Foundation Focused On Tail Risk Hedging Strategies, Early-Stage Venture | Rick Kraich, VP of Investments & CIO | Q&A

In this interview, Rick Kraich of the West Virginia University Foundation discussed the investment office''s role in managing five separate pools of capital, why they are advocates of using tail risk hedging strategies while most investor peers do not, and the many opportunities he''s excited about within venture capital.

Future Returns: Private Markets Prove Resilient

Investing in private markets continues to be a popular strategy for institutional investors, and one that has proven to be resilient even during the first quarter of this year as the coronavirus pandemic began to grip the globe.

HSBC Launches New Funds Targeting Niche ''Natural Capital'' Industry

The funds will target institutional investors including pension funds and sovereign wealth funds. There are many energy and climate-focused funds on the market, but what sets this new partnership apart is its scale, as well as its focus on natural capital specifically.

Canadian VC Investment Hits Record In Q2 2020 Despite Covid-19

Furlong attributed the surprisingly high amount of venture capital to stimulus and incentives from the federal government, as well as VC firms "doubling down" on investing in the "leading stars" in their portfolios.

Pharmacy is a roughly $400 billion industry in the U.S., and recently entrepreneurs have explored ways to disrupt the market. Join Alex Bangash, Founder of Trusted Insight, and Trang Nguyen, Senior Portfolio Manager of TI Platform Management, as they discuss consumer behavior in pharmacy and the ongoing disruption in venture. RSVP TODAY

Global Stocks Rise On Dose Of Covid-19 Vaccine Positivity

Global stocks rose as investors were encouraged by more positive news on the COVID-19 vaccine front and strong factory data from China.

Surging Homegrown Talent, VC Spark Italy's Tech Renaissance

Italy's ecosystem for tech venture capital and startups has been in development for years and has made decent strides in the last decade. Will the coronavirus stymie their efforts?

Founder Of World's Largest Hedge Fund Warns Bitcoin Will Be 'Outlawed'

Ray Dalio, founder and co-chairman of the world''s biggest hedge fund, has warned that governments could "outlaw" bitcoin if it continues to grow and starts to become "material."

What Are LPs Looking For From VCs?

It's been a bonanza year for European venture capital - despite fears that the pandemic would put VCs off investing in startups and make it harder for them to raise new funds.

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Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

Columbus, OH

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HBCUs Missing Investment Opportunity Reserved For Predominately White Universities

Unlike larger universities, HBCUs have long been missing from the equation - and the profits - that come with the role of being a limited partner in Silicon Valley''s most successful VC firms.

Israeli Tech Entering A New Age With Influx Of Local Institutional Investors

The program to incentivize investment in Israeli tech companies in early stages of sales and growth is set to result in more than $1 billion in investments in the coming year alone.

Private Equity Investment Appeal Is On The Increase For Retail Investors

As institutional investors earn lower yields from traditional fixed income securities, higher-risk asset classes such as public and private equity are more likely to be considered to deliver target returns.

U.S. Pension Fund Aims $400M At PE Deals

The Texas Municipal Retirement System is making a big push into private equity co-investments after voting to double its private equity investment pace earlier this year.

Investment Analyst

University of Pennsylvania Office of Investments

Philadelphia, PA

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Second-Quarter VC Investing Totals Appear Lackluster

If you discount Reliance Jio's epic - and continuing - ability to attract billions of dollars, the private investment market was slack in the second quarter.

Institutional Investors Can Offer Fresh Boost To Real Estate Investments Post Covid

Institutional investors and private equity fund investments are increasingly gaining the spotlight as a strong key player that can help revive vital sectors of the economy, particularly the real estate, as various sectors begin to rise from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Samsung And Microsoft Transform Real Estate And Smart Property Management

Samsung Electronics and Microsoft today announced a global collaboration focused on digitally transforming the real estate development and property management industries.

VC Fundraising, Investment Dollars Remained Healthy Through H1 2020

Despite external economic headwinds, venture capital fundraising activity exhibited strength in Q2 2020 while exit and dealmaking activity slowed due to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

To safely feed our growing population while the coronavirus pandemic rages, global warming accelerates, supply chains get strained and the global economy nose dives, we need visual tech solutions. Join LDV Capital, John Deere and more to discuss how cameras, sensors and other visual technologies will impact the future of food and generate business opportunities. Learn more and register now!

Pandemic Continues, But Have The Markets Moved On?

It's clear that the coronavirus crisis isn't over. But it's also clear that both the stock market and, to a lesser extent, the economy have started to move on. What's going on here-and do the markets have it right?

What Are SPACs, The Hottest Stocks Of 2020?

The boom in SPACs-special purpose acquisition companies-reflects investors' search for better returns in a low-rate world.

Institutional Investors Must Help Close The Race And Gender Gaps In Venture Capital

Diverse leadership generates better financial performance, stronger innovation, and higher levels of startup success. Yet, despite compelling performance data, venture capital isn't following the opportunity.

Leading Diversity Efforts In Asset-Management Industry (Podcast)

In this podcast, Carlos Rangel, Director of Investments at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF), discusses how the organization is leading diversify efforts in the asset management industry. WKKF was founded in 1930 and is among the largest philanthropic foundations in the U.S.

"We manage about $1.8 billion at the West Virginia University Foundation. We are a bit different from our peers in that we manage multiple pools. Believe it or not, the biggest pool we manage is for a hospital. It is a bit larger than our endowment pool. Those are the two pools that involve most of the investment strategies that we deploy, particularly the private markets portion." Read Full Answer

- Rick Kraich, Vice President, Investments & CIO, West Virginia University Foundation

Losses Continue To Pile Up For Hedge Fund King Ray Dalio

Dalio's $148 billion Bridgewater Associates has run up hefty losses this year, even as rivals have minted money in the topsy-turvy markets.

U.S. Pension Fund CalSTRS Approves $4.8B PE Investments

"Private equity remains, and is expected to remain, an important return driver for CalSTRS," the pension fund said. The PE program had contributed $1.8 billion combined over the last two quarters.

Mutual Of Omaha Is Spearheading Innovation And Diversity Efforts | Juan Prieto, Head of Alternative Investments | Q&A

Juan Prieto is the head of alternative investments at Mutual of Omaha. In this interview, he discussed the qualities and attributes he looks at during manager selection; how Mutual of Omaha is investing in disruptors of the insurance ecosystem; and why return on inclusion (ROI) should be a priority for investors alike.

Saudi Arabia Wants To Convert Oil Dollars Into Tech Prominence

Data is hailed as the new oil and Saudi Arabia wants to control and manipulate that as much as it has controlled and manipulated its oil.

Investment Officer

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, NY

The Investment Officer serves on teams responsible for managing key components of Mayo Clinic's investment portfolios. Spend at least 80% of their time monitoring and evaluating external investment managers, conducting due diligence on potential new investments, and preparing analyses and reports. Apply Today