Washington State Investment Board The board, which manages investments for public employees, teachers, school employees, law enforcement officers, firefighters and judges has one of the highest percentage allocations to private equity among state pension funds. Since its inception in 1981, the Washington State Investment Board's private equity portfolio has generated $9.7 billion in profits. Assets under management: $76.3 billion Allocation to private equity: $10.7 billion % of assets to private equity: 14% Data source: Private Equity Intelligence
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