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Kokua Capital Management
The UC San Francisco Foundation was established in 1982 to manage gifts and endowment assets for the university and medical center. David Harkins serves as...
Kokua Capital Management
The UC San Francisco Foundation was established in 1982 to manage gifts and endowment assets for the university and medical center. David Harkins serves as founding president and chief investment officer of its investment company. Allocations include 38.8% to private equity. Confirmed holdings include ArsenalBio, Cleerly and Alma. Direct assets encompass 400 China Basin, a condominium development in Mission Bay, and land tied to the UCSF campus. Activity centers on the United States with concentration in San Francisco. The foundation maintains relationships with external advisors including Mercer Investments and Cambridge Associates. Board members include Kathryn Hall and Philip Hammarskjold. An Annual Endowment Review occurred in November 2025. Governance links the investment company directly to UCSF leadership and the foundation board, creating an integrated structure between university operations and capital deployment.
General information
Firm type
Endowment / Foundation
Year founded
1982
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
San Francisco
Corporate office
2001 The Embarcadero 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA, United States
Principals
David Harkins
Founding President and Chief Investment Officer
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Kokua Capital Management?
David Harkins serves as founding president and chief investment officer of the UCSF Foundation Investment Company.
Does Kokua Capital Management participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The entity allocates to private equity funds and maintains direct holdings in real estate and startups.
What investment stages does Kokua Capital Management typically target?
Allocations cover early stage venture through buyout strategies alongside special situations.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Assets originate from planned giving, corporate gifts and endowment contributions to the University of California San Francisco.
How is Kokua Capital Management related to UCSF?
It functions as the investment vehicle for the UC San Francisco Foundation established in 1982.
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