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NYSCRF commits $175m to buyout strategy

The US pension fund approved commitment to a healthcare fund.

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Institution: New York State Common Retirement Fund
Headquarters: Albany, US
AUM: $246.3 billion
Allocation to Private equity: 14.87%

In December, the New York State Common Retirement Fund committed $175 million to buyout opportunities in the private equity sector, according to the latest transaction report.

Altaris Health Partners VI received $175 million. This investment, managed by Altaris Capital Partners, marks a new relationship for the fund. Altaris focuses on healthcare investments primarily in North America.

The US public pension fund’s recent commitments have focused on the diversified sector in the North American region as illustrated below.

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