Through targeted and strategic investments, SWIB has been able to help numerous businesses across the state write success stories that have benefited Wisconsin's economy. Those investments have generated solid returns with acceptable levels of risk for the trust funds SWIB manages.
Committed to Wisconsin
Blueprints for Success
Starting and growing a successful business is not always easy. It may start with an idea, but in between that idea and the goal is a great deal of planning and hard work to develop a blueprint for success. SWIB is proud to have been a part of the blueprints for success for many Wisconsin businesses.
Committed to Wisconsin
As of June 30, 2022, SWIB had more than $557 million invested in companies either headquartered or with significant presence in Wisconsin. SWIB made new investments totaling over $72 million in fiscal year 2021 and over $93 million in fiscal year 2022 in Wisconsin companies.
Wisconsin Private Debt
SWIB's Wisconsin Private Debt Portfolio provides financing for company operations both inside and outside the state. While its fiduciary duty is owed to the participants of the WRS, SWIB has found ways to invest meaningful capital directly into companies that not only provide market returns, but also lead to enhanced economic activity throughout the state.
Wisconsin Venture Capital
SWIB's primary objective for investing in early stage start-up companies through its Wisconsin Venture Capital Portfolio is to generate good investment returns for the beneficiaries of the WRS on a risk adjusted basis. A secondary benefit, many times, comes from potential jobs these investments can create.
Other Wisconsin Investments
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Wisconsin Certificate of Deposit (CD) Program - This program allows SWIB to buy CDs issued by Wisconsin-based financial institutions.
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Real Estate - Nearly all real estate investments are made through funds and partnerships rather than direct investments.
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Public Equities - Staff researches and considers public equity investments in quality Wisconsin companies that offer value to the WRS.
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Public Fixed Income - Managers continue to review any public offering by a Wisconsin company to see if it meets the portfolio's investment critera. Other investments include commercial paper of Wisconsin corporations and deposits in Wisconsin financial institutions.
Goals for Investing in Wisconsin Report
SWIB is required by state statutes to report biennially to the Governor and the Legislature on a four-year plan for making investments in Wisconsin. Read the Goals for Investing in Wisconsin Report.
