Forget About Silicon Valley. This VC Wants Israeli Founders To Set Up Shop In LA
The LA tech ecosystem is booming, and quickly closing the gap with Silicon Valley and NYC tech. This city has successfully positioned itself as a legitimate--and very attractive--alternative for tech founders interested in building massive global companies from around the world.
LACERA Continues 'Steadfast' Approach To VC | Elin Szymanowski, PE Investment Officer | Q&A
Elin Szymanowski is a private equity investment officer at the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA), which manages the $55 billion retirement fund for the County of Los Angeles and outside Districts. In this interview, she discusses how LACERA's dynamic work environment attracts and retains top investment talent; why she's keeping a close eye on the infrastructure and healthcare sectors; and how she contributes to the industry's efforts in improving diversity.
Former New Mexico PERA CIO Joins LA County Pension As CIO
Jonathan Grabel, former chief investment officer of The Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) of New Mexico, will join the $50 billion Los Angeles County Employees' Retirement Association (LACERA) as chief investment officer, effective April 17. The appointment ended LACERA’s nearly two-year search since its former chief investment officer David Kushner resigned in May 2015 for undisclosed reason.
Real Estate Agent Shot in Rolls-Royce in LA
Arnother bike-by shooting has struck Los Angeles — this time nearly claiming the life of a well-loved philanthropist as he sat parked in his Rolls-Royce on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood....
Los Angeles is the Latest Target for Chinese Commercial Real Estate Investment
While global Chinese outbound transaction volumes increased from US$5.6 billion in 2012 to US$11.3 billion in 2013, JLL is forecasting this figure to reach US$15 billion by the end of this year....
Multi-Strategy Real Assets Investment Services
The Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System (LACERS) administers an investment portfolio with approximately $13.9 billion in assets. LACERS is seeking one or more qualified investment manage...
Omninet Capital Purchases Southwest Corporate Center
Omninet Capital recently purchased the Southwest Corporate Center, a 525,580-square-foot office complex in Houston’s southwest/Beltway 8 submarket....