The University of British Columbia Endowment

About The University of British Columbia Endowment

The University of British Columbia Endowment is an endowment plan whose portfolio was valued at CAD 2.19 billion as of March 31, 2023. It holds domestic and international equity, fixed income, hedge funds, infrastructure, private equity, real estate, real assets, and natural resources. On March 31, 2023, the private equity portfolio was worth CAD 227.8 million, or 10.4% of the total portfolio, up from CAD 218.4 million on March 31, 2022. It currently sits above the target allocation of 10.0%. Private equity investments cover buyouts, diversified private equity, private equity growth expansion, and venture capital strategies. On the same date, the real asset portfolio, which includes infrastructure and real estate, was valued at CAD 446.76 million. The University of British Columbia has delegated responsibility and powers over investing the endowment pool to the UBC Investment Management Trust (IMANT). The board of directors and investment committee members of IMANT manage the endowment's investments. Ms. Dawn Jia is President & Chief Executive Officer, UBC Investment Management.

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