How SWIB’s Venture Capital & Private Debt Portfolios Stay Well Positioned in Challenging Markets, with Chris Prestigiacomo
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Investors have been navigating challenging financial markets for the past several years. From stocks to bonds, asset classes have been impacted by high inflation, rising interest rates and the lingering effects of the pandemic. But were venture capital and private debt investments the exception? Chris Prestigiacomo oversees the state of Wisconsin investment boards, venture capital and private debt portfolios. Like other portfolio managers, Chris and his team have sought to limit the impact the volatile financial markets have had on his investment strategy while positioning his portfolios for continued success in the future. In this episode of The SWIB Podcast, we talk with Chris about how SWIB’s venture capital and private debt portfolios have weathered the market challenges, where the portfolios stand today, and what the future might bring given the current market conditions. 
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