CalSTRS, the California State Teachers' Retirement System, is a pension fund focused on serving California's educators. As one of the largest pension funds in the United States, CalSTRS manages a diverse investment portfolio to support retirement, disability, and survivor benefits for nearly one million prekindergarten through community college educators and their families.
The fund's investment strategy encompasses a wide range of asset classes, including private equity and sustainable investments. Notable portfolio companies include BrightSource Energy, Generate Capital, and New Energy Capital. CalSTRS is led by CEO Cassandra Lichnock and Board Chair Harry M. Keiley, emphasizing long-term financial stability and responsible investing practices to ensure the security of its members' retirement futures.
Calstrs - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments6
Current Portfolio Count3
Total Portfolio Exits1
Top Investment Stages
Private Equity2 (33.3%)
Series D1 (16.7%)
Series E1 (16.7%)
Series F1 (16.7%)
Series Unknown1 (16.7%)
Stage Mix
Private Equity 33%Series D 17%Series E 17%Series F 17%Series Unknown 17%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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Calstrs - Classification
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end
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- NAICS
- 525100Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds
- 525110Pension Funds
- 922000Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
- 922100Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
- 922190Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
- 920000Public Administration
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- SIC
- 9100Executive, Legislative, And General Government, Except Finance
- 9200Justice, Public Order, And Safety
- 9220Public Order And Safety
- 9229Public Order And Safety, Not Elsewhere Classified
- 6000Depository Institutions