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The Next Wave for Energy: Q&A with Capital Innovations’ Michael Underhill 

Alternative Assets | February 26, 2025

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright signed his first order on February 5, 2025, titled “Unleashing the Golden Era of American Energy Dominance.” It’s a hefty directive, pushing the Department of Energy to fast-track efforts to ramp up domestic energy production and sharpen America’s edge on the global stage.    The focus is to produce ...

Texas Retirement Earmarks $225M to Healthcare Focused Funds

Alternative Assets | February 26, 2025

The Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) allocated $225 million to a private credit and buyout fund in November, according to recent investment disclosures. OrbiMed Royalty & Credit Opportunities V received the largest commitment, totaling $150 million. The New York-based firm’s strategy involves collaborating with underlying portfolio companies to offer customized financing solutions, including ...

Macquarie, DigitalBridge Lead $175M Equity, $300M Debt Upsize for Internet Provider

Direct Investment | February 26, 2025

Macquarie Capital led a $175 million equity funding round while DigitalBridge Credit led an upsized $300 million debt facility for Surf Internet, an Elkhart, IN-based company that provides fiber-optic broadband to underserved communities across the Great Lakes region of Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. The equity investment saw participation from existing investors Bain Capital and Post ...

Illinois Retirement Invests $340M in Venture Capital, Real Estate 

Alternative Assets | February 26, 2025

The Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), which oversees $55 billion in assets, added $340 million in investments to its alternatives portfolio, zeroing in on venture capital and real estate.  The retirement fund is deepening its ties with Lightspeed Venture Partners, with up to $100 million across four funds: Lightspeed Venture Partners XV-A (Inception), Lightspeed Venture ...