CalPERS

North America, California, United States, Sacramento

Description

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

Investor Profile

CalPERS has backed more than 6 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 50% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series C, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
Majority of deals are located in United States, India.
Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Health Care, Biopharma.

Stage Focus

Series Unknown (33%)
Series C (17%)
Series A (17%)
Secondary Market (17%)
Series D (17%)

Country Focus

United States (67%)
India (17%)

Industry Focus

Biotechnology
Health Care
Biopharma
Data Integration
Pharmaceutical
Hospital
Medical
Finance
Real Time
Saas

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does CalPERS frequently co-invest with?

OrbiMed

North America, New York, United States, New York

Co-Investments: 1

HBM Healthcare Investments

HBM Healthcare Investments

Europe, Zug, Switzerland, Zug

Co-Investments: 1

Mubadala

Asia, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

Co-Investments: 1

Versant Ventures

Versant Ventures

North America, California, United States, Menlo Park

Co-Investments: 1

Novo Holdings

Europe, Hovedstaden, Denmark, Hellerup

Co-Investments: 1

North America, New York, United States, New York

Co-Investments: 2

TIAA

North America, New York, United States, New York

Co-Investments: 1

Venrock

North America, California, United States, Palo Alto

Co-Investments: 2

Intel Capital

North America, California, United States, Santa Clara

Co-Investments: 1

ARCH Venture Partners

ARCH Venture Partners

North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago

Co-Investments: 2

What are some of recent deals done by CalPERS?

Manipal Hospitals

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Manipal Hospitals is part of the Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG), which offers education and healthcare delivery services.

Health CareHospitalMedical

Secondary MarketFeb 2, 2024

Brighton, Massachusetts, United States

Surface Logix is a drug development company using biophysical chemistry to create new small molecule drugs.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth Care

Series CNov 27, 2002

Amount Raised: $25,000,000

Progress-Putnam Lovell Advisors

Progress-Putnam Lovell Advisors LLC is a joint venture between Progress Investment Management Company.

Series UnknownOct 1, 2002

Amphora Discovery

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Amphora Discovery Corporation operates as a biotechnology company. It provides integrated services to the pharmaceutical industry.

BiotechnologyData IntegrationPharmaceutical

Series ASep 27, 2001

Amount Raised: $35,000,000

Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States

Institutional Financial Data Outsourcing

FinanceReal TimeSaaSSoftwareWeb Hosting

Series DSep 18, 2000

Amount Raised: $52,000,000

Thomas Weisel Partners

San Francisco, California, United States

Thomas Weisel Partners LLC is a full service investment bank focused on the growth sectors of the global economy primarily in the

Asset ManagementBankingTrading Platform

Series UnknownJan 20, 2000

Amount Raised: $100,000,000