Nest's £2B Private Equity Commitment

Nest's private equity mandate reaches £2 billion as UK pension scheme expands into private markets.

Oct 21, 2026

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Nest's £2B Private Equity Commitment

Nest's private equity mandate reaches £2 billion as UK pension scheme expands into private markets.

In brief

Nest's private equity mandate reaches £2 billion as UK pension scheme expands into private markets. Nest has committed over £2 billion to HarbourVest Partners' private equity mandate, representing 5% of its £68.4 billion assets as of June 30, 2026. Originally reported by Dealroom.

Nest's Private Equity Commitment

Nest has committed more than £2 billion to HarbourVest Partners' private equity mandate, up from £750 million in 2022.

UK Holdings and Strategy

The mandate invests in 60+ private companies across 17 countries, including UK firms like 9fin and Citation.

Scale and Context

Nest holds £3 billion in private equity, 5% of its £68.4 billion assets as of June 30, 2026, with £566 million in UK companies.

The main idea

Nest has committed over £2 billion to HarbourVest Partners' private equity mandate, representing 5% of its £68.4 billion assets as of June 30, 2026.

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