Pathway Closes on $185 Million Customized Fund of Funds for Asia-Based Investor

Pathway is pleased to announce that it has closed on a $185 million customized fund of funds for an Asia-based institutional investor. The fund will seek to build a diversified portfolio of primary fund investments and co-investments in both the small and middle markets globally.

The fund represents a continuation of Pathway’s more than 30-year history of investing in the private markets, which includes more than $105 billion in commitments in over 100 customized portfolios for investors around the globe.

Pathway Closes on $289 Million for PPEF I-11

Pathway is pleased to announce that it has held a final close on $289 million for Pathway Private Equity Fund Investors 11, LP (“PPEF I-11”), its 11th multi-investor, core-diversified private equity fund of funds. Investors include a mix of government and corporate pension plans, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. PPEF I-11 will continue its predecessors’ strategy of making primary fund investments in private equity managers, as well as investments in secondary and co-investment opportunities.

PPEF I-11 will leverage Pathway’s more than 30-year history of private market investing, which includes over$85 billion committed to a variety of private market opportunities.

Pathway Hires Bruce Emken as Senior Vice President–Head of Wealth Services

Pathway is pleased to announce that Bruce Emken has joined as Senior Vice President–Head of Wealth Services in our Irvine, Calif., office.

Mr. Emken brings extensive wealth service experience that dates back more than 25 years. Prior to joining Pathway, Mr. Emken worked at Goldman Sachs Asset Management and at Blackrock in various roles, working with RIA firms to provide investment solutions and to address business issues related to growth, scale, and talent. Mr. Emken is a CFA charterholder, a CAIA charterholder, and a CIMA professional. He has been an active board member of both the CFA Society of Orange County and the CFA Society of Austin.

Pathway Promotes Raquel Nicolas and Ben Brewster to Co-CFOs

Pathway is pleased to announce that Raquel Nicolas and Ben Brewster have been promoted to CFO–Fund Accounting & Operations and CFO–Corporate, respectively. Together, Ms. Nicolas and Mr. Brewster oversee a team of more than 80 professionals across Pathway’s accounting teams. Ms. Nicolas joined Pathway in 2005, and Mr. Brewster joined Pathway in 2018.

Pathway Makes Four Senior Promotions

Pathway is pleased to announce that Bryan Nelson and Stefan Goettl have been promoted to Director and have become owners in the firm, and that Valerie Ruddick and Matt Lugar, both Managing Directors, have been named as co-heads of Pathway’s primary investing practice.

The promotion of Bryan and Stefan brings the total number of owners of Pathway to 23. Bryan joined Pathway in 2011 and is a senior member of Pathway’s co-investment team. Stefan joined Pathway in 2010. He is a senior member of the London office and a member of Pathway’s infrastructure team and also plays a leadership role in Pathway’s ESG efforts.

Valerie joined Pathway in 1996 and is a member of various Pathway committees, including the firm’s Investment Committee, Portfolio Construction Committee, and Diversity & Inclusion Committee. Matt joined Pathway in 2002, is based in the firm’s Rhode Island office, and serves on various Pathway committees, including the Investment Committee. Valerie and Matt also co-manage the firm’s Target Funds team, which oversees Pathway’s proactive investment origination efforts.

Pathway Closes on $245 Million Custom FOF for Asia-Based Investor

Pathway is pleased to announce that it has closed on a $245 million customized fund of funds for an Asia-based institutional investor. The fund will seek to build a diversified portfolio of primary fund investments and co-investments in both the small and middle markets globally.

The fund represents a continuation of Pathway’s successful 31-year history of investing in the private markets, which totals more than $105 billion in commitments. To date, Pathway has developed more than 100 customized solutions for our clients across private equity, private credit, and infrastructure mandates.

Martin Wing Appointed to CAIA SoCal Executive Board

Pathway is delighted to announce that Martin Wing, senior vice president of consultant relations, has been appointed to the CAIA SoCal Executive Board in recognition of his in-depth knowledge of and experience in the institutional investment industry. Pathway is a proud supporter of CAIA Association’s mission to improve investment and societal outcomes of capital allocation through professional education, transparency, and thought leadership across all investor alternatives in our industry.

To learn more about CAIA and its mission, visit their website here.

Pathway Closes on $100 Million Customized Direct Credit Fund

Pathway is pleased to announce that it has closed on a new customized $100 million direct credit fund for a U.S.-based public pension plan. The fund will seek to build a diversified portfolio of direct credit investments in private equity–backed companies that operate in a variety of industries and regions.

This fund represents a continuation of Pathway’s successful 31-year history of investing in private markets, which totals more than $100 billion in commitments. To date, Pathway has developed more than 95 customized solutions for our clients across private equity, private credit, and infrastructure mandates.

Pathway Hires Andrea Mack as Head of Consultant Relations

Pathway is pleased to announce that Andrea Mack has joined as Senior Vice President–Head of Consultant Relations. Ms. Mack will be working out of our Providence, R.I., office.

Ms. Mack brings extensive investment management experience that dates back more than 20 years. Prior to joining Pathway, Ms. Mack was a Managing Director–Institutional Marketing and Consultant Relations at The TCW Group and was a Portfolio Manager with Western Asset Management.

Pathway Turns 30

Pathway celebrates its 30th year of developing private market programs for institutional investors worldwide. We wanted to take this moment to thank our clients and investors who have entrusted their capital with us.

Also, in recognition of this milestone, Pathway is making donations to the American Red Cross, which is devoted to preventing and alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies on a global scale, and the Orange County Rescue Mission, which provides, guidance, counseling, education, job training, shelter, food, clothing, and healthcare to those who are in need. We are proud to be supporting the great work of these two organizations.