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Universities Superannuation Scheme

Universities Superannuation Scheme

Liverpool, Englanduss.co.uk

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 .

Year Founded

1974

AUM

$77.9B

Portfolio Companies

9

Website

uss.co.uk

Investments

Universities Superannuation Scheme investments
CompanyDateStageLead
G.NetworkJun 2024Growth EquityLead
G.NetworkJul 2023Growth EquityLead
Dukes EducationJun 2023Growth EquityCo-investor
Pluto FinanceSep 2021Private EquityCo-investor
Bruc EnergyMay 2021Private EquityLead

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersLiverpool, England
Year Founded1974
AUM$77.9B

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