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People Moves
Madrona Venture Group Names Managing Director

Firm has appointed its third managing director in recent years.

01.16.20
In The News
KKR Closes $2.2 Billion Next Generation Technology Growth Fund II

Firm announced the final closing of KKR Next Generation Technology Growth Fund II, a $2.2 billion fund dedicated to growth equity investment opportunities in the technology space in North America, Europe and Israel.

01.16.20
In The News
Lexington Capital Partners IX Closes At $14 Billion

Firm announced the final close of Lexington Capital Partners IX, L.P. and associated vehicles with a combined $14 billion in total commitments.

01.16.20
In The News
HarbourVest Partners Closes HarbourVest Fund XI Above $2 Billion Target

Firm announced the final close of its flagship U.S. fund, HarbourVest Fund XI, which closed above its $2 billion target at $2.61 billion.

01.16.20
In The News
Meketa Investment Group Unveils New Brand, Launches New Website

Firm has adopted an updated brand platform, and as part of that effort, has launched a new website. Changes are intended to better reflect and communicate the firm’s offerings and competitive positioning.

01.16.20
Searches And Hires
Midwest Plan Launches Private Infrastructure RFP

A Midwestern employees pension plan has issued an RFP for open-end private infrastructure funds.

01.16.20
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Western City Seeking Retirement Plan Consultant

A Western city has issued an RFP seeking a retirement plan consultant.

01.16.20
In The News
Segal Acquires Public Sector Consulting Industry Leader LRWL

By adding LRWL’s business process, technology, and pension system implementation experience to Segal’s array of consulting services, the company is enabled to better support current and future public sector clients.

01.16.20
Surveys/Studies
No Visible Evidence Fossil Fuel Divestment Hurts Endowment Performance: Report

The assumption that divestment can hurt the total return of an endowment is based on speculation, according to CJ Ryan, co-author of a recent research paper that found no discernible evidence that divestment of fossil fuels can negatively impact the total return of an endowment’s portfolio.

01.16.20
Industry News
Ivy League Management Company CEO Retiring

The ceo of an Ivy-League management company will retire later this year.

01.16.20