SWIB commits $200m to real estate funds

The $117 billion State of Wisconsin Investment Board committed a total of $200 million to two real estate investments during the fourth quarter 2017, according to a board meeting document.

SWIB committed $100 million each to Penwood Select Industrial Partners V, managed by Penwood Real Estate Investment Management, and Blue Moon Separate Account I, managed by Blue Moon Capital Partners.

Penwood Select Industrial Partners V is a value-added real estate fund that will invest in acquiring and building industrial properties, mainly warehouses, throughout the United States.

Blue Moon Capital Partners’ business strategy is to match institutional capital with best-in-class, forward-thinking senior housing operating companies.

SWIB has a target allocation to real estate of 8 percent.