Biggest PE investors: Public pension funds

Public pension funds are the largest investors in private equity.

P&I, as of Sept. 30, 2014
Assets: $158.7 billion
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$10.4 billion
P&I, as of Sept. 30, 2014
Assets: $145.8 billion
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$10.6 billion
Private Equity Growth Capital Council
Annualized 10-year return: 14.3%
Washington State Capitol building in Olympia.
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P&I, as of Sept. 30, 2014
Assets: $294.9 billion
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