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What industries does CalPERS focus on?

CalPERS invests in Association, Government, Healthcare, Retirement.

CalPERS

GovernmentQuiet

They administer health and retirement benefits on behalf of more than 3,000 public school, local agency and State employers.

Sacramento, United StatesFounded 2004calpers.ca.gov/

Investments

Exits

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AUM

75.0%

Exit Rate

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Investment Thesis & Strategy

CalPERS invests in various stages across the association, government, healthcare, and retirement sectors, seeking companies that align with their mission of providing health and retirement benefits to public sector employees.

Investment Activity

Deals per year over the last 12 years

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Portfolio Companies

Selected investments from their portfolio of 4 companies

Beyond Meat

Food & Beverage · Growth, 2017

Active

Bloom Energy

Cleantech · Growth, 2010

Active

Tesla

Transportation · Growth, 2010

Active

SunPower

Cleantech · Growth, 2007

Active

First Solar

Cleantech · Growth, 2006

Active

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