CalPERS explores filling the lending gap in wake of SVB collapse

'The word is out that we can be a strategic partner and agile in providing solutions for balance sheet restructuring or a provider of patient, long-term capital,' said CIO Nicole Musicco.

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California Public Employees’ Retirement System could take advantage of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank as it looks to increase its focus on direct investing and lending affiliate title Buyouts reports.

The dramatic failure of Silicon Valley Bank last week has led to long-term questions about where tech-focused fund managers and portfolio companies may find financing in a tumultuous marketplace.