Lamar-Villere - Venture Nashville

Tennessee CRS private-equity Venrock play
weighted toward Technology, Healthcare

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June 30, 2014

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Milt Capps updated 3:25 p.m. 2 July 2014

The state retirement fund's venture capital allocations seem to be gaining momentum

No leg-up? TCRS pension-assets 'Set-aside' for TN firms uncertain

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May 13, 2013

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By Milt Capps

Chief Investment Officer Michael Brakebill reiterates his open-door policy

TCRS private-equity commitments reach $900MM as Villere departs

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May 13, 2013

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By Milt Capps Updated 28 January 2014

[updated] Crews PE role formalized after months as interim at TCRS.

TCRS private-equity commitments approach $700MM, agency says

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July 16, 2012

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By Milt Capps edits 4:14 p.m.

A pension-fund program underway three years takes another step forward

TCRS: Retirement fund commits $40MM total to Bain Capital VF12, Canaan IX

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February 10, 2012

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By Milt Capps updated 5:37 p.m., Feb. 11, 2012

The state's retirement system advances toward the half-billion dollar level in private-equity commitments

Energy Targets: TCRS PE program makes $50MM commitment to Denham

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December 28, 2011

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By Milt Capps

Rising interest in metals, natural gas and other energy assets is the driver in Denham's current multi-billion dollar fundraise

Tech targets: TCRS PE program makes $25MM nod to Gen. Catalyst Group VI

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December 21, 2011

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By Milt Capps Upudated 9:25 a.m.

This Massachusetts fund is partial to Internet plays and other technologies.

TNT: Hagerty's state economic-development portfolio gets heavier

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October 26, 2011

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By Milt Capps updated 20 February 2012 4:40 a.m.

Gov. Haslam's ECD commissioner has a growing list of to-do's, including an international trade portfolio

TCRS PE commitments hit $424 Million with nods
to Khosla Ventures IV, Berkshire Partners fund

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May 26, 2011

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By Milt Capps

Entrepreneurs and business owners up for some 'brutal honesty' might check out these new Tennessee-backed institutional investors.

TCRS PE commitments hit $349 Million
with decision on Bessemer Venture Partners

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April 6, 2011

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By Milt Capps Updated 3:35 p.m.

[Updated] Fueled by assets of the pension fund for State employees, the TCRS private-equity program advances

TCRS Private equity investment jumps with $50MM placement

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March 9, 2010

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By Milt Capps Updated 3:50 p.m.

With its third announcement and fifth assignment, the State's retirement plan advances toward its $800MM-plus investment goal

TCRS makes $25MM private-equity commitment

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November 19, 2009

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By Milt Capps

Well connected Sand Hill firm gets nod, as State pension fund continues implementation of first-year investments

Private equity: State pension fund commits $150MM

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August 19, 2009

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By Milt Capps

Heavy-hitters among the threesome of fund managers chosen to handle the state's inaugural PE investments

$800MM: TCRS releases state private equity guidelines

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June 24, 2009

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By Milt Capps Last updated 12:15 p.m.

Much anticipated guidance for VCs and private-equity investors is likely to galvanize Tennessee fund managers

General Assembly spotlights venture investing

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April 6, 2009

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By Milt Capps Last updated 8:55 a.m. April 6, 2009

The state's new private-equity director debuts and a VC panel gets the lowdown on controversial venture-funding proposal

Tennessee Pension Fund names private-equity investment director

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January 22, 2009

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By Milt Capps Updated 1:25 p.m.

In a much-anticipated announcement, TCRS announces the identity of the man who will be the fund's first private-equity investment director

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