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GIC
GIC is a sovereign wealth headquartered in Singapore (Asia). Ranked #71 in the 2026 Dealroom Power Law LP Ranking by realised power-law score across its venture commitments.
Historical Background
- GIC was established in 1981 by the Government of Singapore to manage the country's foreign reserves.
- The institution was founded to invest Singapore's reserves for the long term, with the goal of achieving returns that outpace global inflation.
Source of Capital
- The funds managed by GIC are the property of the Government of Singapore and originate from the country's foreign reserves.
- GIC is one of the three entities in Singapore responsible for managing national reserves, alongside the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Temasek.
Major Events
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Allocation Strategy
- GIC's investment portfolio is diversified across a range of asset classes, including developed and emerging market equities, nominal and inflation-linked bonds, private equity, and real estate.
- The firm invests globally across various sectors, with a focus on long-term, patient capital deployment.
- The allocation strategy is designed to ensure the portfolio is resilient to different economic conditions and to generate steady, long-term returns.