Universities Superannuation Scheme
Overview
The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) is the principal pension scheme provided by UK higher education institutions, providing retirement benefits to over 400,000 members across more than 330 institutions . It is the largest private pension scheme in the UK in terms of assets . USS is a hybrid scheme providing defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution (DC) pension benefits .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallgrass | Dec 2019 | Take Private | Co-investor |
| moto hospitality | Dec 2015 | Buyout/LBO | Lead |
| Globalvia | Apr 2018 | Corporate Funding | Co-investor |
| G.Network | Jun 2024 | Growth Equity | Lead |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Universities Superannuation Scheme based?
Universities Superannuation Scheme is headquartered in Liverpool, England, United Kingdom.
When was Universities Superannuation Scheme founded?
Universities Superannuation Scheme was founded in 1974.
How many portfolio companies does Universities Superannuation Scheme have?
Universities Superannuation Scheme has 9 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Universities Superannuation Scheme's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Tallgrass, moto hospitality, Globalvia, G.Network.
What was Universities Superannuation Scheme's most recent investment shown here?
Universities Superannuation Scheme's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in G.Network in 2024.
What sectors does Universities Superannuation Scheme focus on?
Universities Superannuation Scheme focuses on Telecommunications & Networking, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Real Estate & PropTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Real Estate & PropTech, FinTech, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Universities Superannuation Scheme focus on?
Stage focus information for Universities Superannuation Scheme is not publicly available.
What is Universities Superannuation Scheme's AUM?
Universities Superannuation Scheme's assets under management are estimated between $10.0B and $100.0B.