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Evangelische Zusatzversorgungskasse (EZVK)
Evangelische Zusatzversorgungskasse was established to deliver supplementary pensions to staff of the Evangelische Kirche in Deutschland and affiliated...
Evangelische Zusatzversorgungskasse (EZVK)
Evangelische Zusatzversorgungskasse was established to deliver supplementary pensions to staff of the Evangelische Kirche in Deutschland and affiliated Diakonie organizations. It functions under church governance rather than commercial structures. The fund deploys capital into German real estate funds valued at 738 million USD and 18 European real estate funds valued at 880 million USD. It also maintains a private credit mandate and North American private equity exposure in biotech alongside European infrastructure equity in renewables. Allocations occur through limited partner commitments and indirect vehicles. The firm reported 13.6 billion USD in assets. It maintains memberships in the UN PRI since 2023, Bundesverband Alternative Investments, and AKA. Staff spoke at the BAI Alternative Investor Conference in 2026 on real estate risk and at INVESTMENTexpo 2024 on institutional real estate. Governance ties to the EKD create a distinct mandate focused on ethical-sustainable criteria and EMAS-certified operations rather than open-market fundraising.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1967
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Germany
City
Darmstadt
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Evangelische Zusatzversorgungskasse?
Investment decisions follow EKD ethical guidelines with oversight from the board. No individual CIO is publicly named in available records.
How does Evangelische Zusatzversorgungskasse source proprietary deal flow?
Deal flow arrives through church-affiliated networks and memberships in BAI and AKA. The firm participates in industry conferences for additional access.
Does Evangelische Zusatzversorgungskasse participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm invests primarily through fund commitments and indirect vehicles in real estate and alternatives. Direct holdings appear limited to listed positions such as UniCredit shares.
What investment stages does Evangelische Zusatzversorgungskasse typically target?
The fund targets mature real estate funds and operating infrastructure assets. Private equity exposure includes both startup and established operating businesses.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Assets derive from pension contributions by employees and institutions of the Protestant Church in Germany and Diakonie Deutschland.
Does Evangelische Zusatzversorgungskasse maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
EZVK Unterstützungskasse provides additional welfare benefits. It operates as a distinct support fund with its own donations, such as the 2026 gift to MuKiS.
What is Evangelische Zusatzversorgungskasse's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
The firm acts as limited partner in external funds and mandates. No direct co-investment program is documented in current records.
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