Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System

Overview

Established in 1941, the Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System (SCERS) is a multiple-employer public employee retirement system that provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits to eligible participants. The system is governed by the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and operates as a separate and independent governmental entity from the public employers that participate in SCERS. As of June 30, 2025, SCERS managed a fund size of $14.6 billion, serving 13,952 active members, 14,606 retired members, and 5,102 deferred members. SCERS' investment strategy is diversified across various asset classes, including fixed income, equities, real estate, private equity, infrastructure, hedge funds, commodities, distressed and special situations, venture capital, crypto, ESG and impact investing, and collectibles & art. The fund's geographical focus spans multiple countries, with investments in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Japan, China, India, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, Russia, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, and Norway. The system invests across various stages, including growth, buyout, turnaround, distressed, pre-IPO, seed, early stage, Series A, Series B, late stage, and pre-seed. SCERS' investment philosophy emphasizes prudent and effective management of system resources to ensure the long-term security of retirement benefits for its members. The system's diversified investment approach aims to balance risk and return, aligning with its fiduciary responsibilities and commitment to the financial well-being of its members.

Investment Focus

• Diversified portfolio across multiple asset classes
• Alignment with fiduciary responsibilities
• Focus on long-term financial security of members
• Prudent and effective management of system resources
• Compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Portfolio Companies