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Border to Coast
Established in 2018, Border to Coast Pensions Partnership ranks as one of the largest pension pools in the UK. It manages investments for 11 Local Government...
Border to Coast
Established in 2018, Border to Coast Pensions Partnership ranks as one of the largest pension pools in the UK. It manages investments for 11 Local Government Pension Schemes that represent over 1.1 million members and nearly 3,000 employers. The partnership is based in Leeds.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
2018
AUM
£120B
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
Leeds
Corporate office
Toronto Street Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 2HJ, GB
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Border to Coast?
Investment decisions are executed through internal teams and external managers including Baillie Gifford, Lindsell Train, and Redwheel. No individual CIO or CEO is named in public records.
How does Border to Coast source proprietary deal flow?
Deal flow arrives via co-investments with managers such as KKR on Project Olympus and Macquarie on offshore wind. The firm also seeds direct real estate portfolios from partner funds.
Does Border to Coast participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm commits to both external funds and direct investments. Examples include commitments to BPEA IX, I Squared Global Infrastructure Fund III, and direct ownership of UK real estate assets.
What investment stages does Border to Coast typically target?
Allocations cover buyout, growth, secondaries, and venture strategies within private equity, plus core and value-add real estate and infrastructure.
Where does the underlying capital come from?
Capital originates from 11 Local Government Pension Schemes including Tyne and Wear, South Yorkshire, and Teesside, representing 1.1 million members and nearly 3,000 employers.
Does Border to Coast maintain philanthropic structures?
No philanthropic vehicles are disclosed. The mandate focuses on cost-effective, responsible investment for the partner pension schemes.
What is Border to Coast's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
The firm executes co-investments including Project Olympus with KKR and transmission assets with American Electric Power. It also holds positions alongside Meridiam in North American infrastructure.
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