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UPHS Illiquid Assets Pool
UPHS Illiquid Assets Pool is a pension fund headquartered in United States Virgin Islands (North America). Ranked #58 in the 2026 Dealroom Power Law LP Ranking by realised power-law score across its venture commitments.
Historical Background
- UPHS Illiquid Assets Pool is a corporate pension fund established for the benefit of the employees of the University of Pennsylvania Health System.
- The fund is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, aligning with the health system's primary location.
Source of Capital
- The fund's capital is derived from contributions made to the single-employer-defined contribution corporate pension plan.
- It functions as a retirement and pension benefits plan for the eligible employees of the University of Pennsylvania Health System.
Major Events
- No information available.
Allocation Strategy
- The pool's name indicates a focus on illiquid, alternative assets, which typically includes private equity and venture capital.
- The fund operates as a limited partner, committing capital to external fund managers. For example, it has invested in funds managed by Andreessen Horowitz.
- As a pension plan, its objective is to generate long-term returns to meet its obligations to the health system's employees.
Sources
- https://pitchbook.com/profiles/limited-partner/154286-65
- https://www.perenews.com/institution-profiles/uphs-illiquid-assets-pool.html
- https://www.venturecapitaljournal.com/andreessen-slashes-healthcare-fund-target-by-50-percent/
- https://www.ai-cio.com/news/liquidity-is-top-concern-for-health-care-funds/