State of Michigan Retirement Systems commits $350m to Lone Star, Avanath

US public pension fund allots $300m to Lone Star real estate fund and a further $50m to Avanath-managed multifamily vehicle.

Institution: State of Michigan Retirement Systems
HQ: Lansing, United States
AUM: $92.6 billion

State of Michigan Retirement Systems has announced $350 million in commitments to two real estate funds, according to their quarterly report.

The US pension fund has allocated $300 million for Lone Star Fund XII, an opportunistic real estate fund with a multi-regional focus, and $50 million for Avanath Affordable Housing Renaissance Fund, which focuses on investments in multifamily real estate and is managed by Avanath Capital Management.

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