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Washington State Investment Board
Washington State Investment Board is a pension fund headquartered in United States (North America). Ranked #48 in the 2026 Dealroom Power Law LP Ranking by realised power-law score across its venture commitments.
Historical Background
- The Washington State Investment Board (WSIB) was established in 1981 by the Washington State Legislature to oversee the investments of the state's public retirement funds.
- It operates as an independent state agency, entrusted with the fiduciary responsibility to manage and invest the assets of various public trust and retirement funds.
Source of Capital
- The WSIB's capital is primarily sourced from contributions to 17 different retirement plans serving a wide range of public servants, including teachers, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and judges.
- In addition to retirement funds, the board manages assets for 18 other public funds that support industrial insurance, higher education institutions, and developmental disability programs.
Major Events
- No information available.
Allocation Strategy
- The WSIB employs a diversified investment strategy across multiple asset classes, including a significant allocation to private equity, real estate, and other tangible assets.
- The board's stated investment objective is to maximize financial returns while adhering to a prudent level of risk, as defined by its established policies.
- As a long-term investor, the WSIB's strategy is designed to meet the future obligations of the state's retirement and public trust funds.
Sources
- https://sib.wa.gov/
- https://www.drs.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/WSIB-Overview.pdf
- https://nasphq.org/company/washington-state-investment-board/
- https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=287-02&full=true
- https://www.privateequityinternational.com/institution-profiles/washington-state-investment-board.html
- https://www.top1000funds.com/asset_owner/washington-state-investment-board-wsib/
- https://ofm.wa.gov/budget/agency-activities-and-performance/agency-activities/126