Christopher Witkowsky

The firm has a number of products aimed at the retail segment of the investment world, including an ETF launched in partnership with State Street earlier this month.

The firm has closed one of the most successful fundraisings in recent years, amassing commitments beyond its target of $7.5bn for the vehicle.

The firm has collected a total of $2.6bn for its Tactical Opportunities separately managed accounts business from US public pensions, sovereign wealth funds and retail investors.

The Boston-based lower mid-market investor has been pre-marketing its third fund and will likely have a ‘one and done’ fundraising as existing LPs leave little room for new capital.

The executive, who had been with TorreyCove through its spin-out from PCG Asset Management, has taken on a role at fund of funds Cheyenne Capital.

The $19.7bn Texas County & District Retirement System has given preliminary approval for $600m of commitments to private equity and another $575m to natural resources and debt funds.

The long-time, influential LP stepped down from his post in April, leaving behind a legacy of tough due diligence and a willingness to speak his mind.

The $35.6bn endowment has hiked its allocation target to private equity to 16% even as the asset class underperformed its benchmark for fiscal 2012.

The firm, which invests in hard assets like ships, locomotives and power plants, has already raised about $300m from existing investors.

The system committed to TowerBrook, SVB Capital, Bayview and Levine Leichtman, continuing on its investment pace as one of the most active alternative investors in the market.