Chris Eckerman

SWIB seeks to produce the long-term, stable asset growth needed to meet the current and future obligations of the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The firm has developed a disciplined, prudent, and innovative investment strategy designed to weather a variety of economic environments and protect the members of the WRS from another major reduction, keep contributions stable, and generate reasonable returns. They manage their costs effectively and provide respectable returns by combining active and passive management of the trust funds. Funds in the WRS invests in a broad asset classes, such as stocks, bonds, real estate and other types of investments.

Provides brokerage services

Covera Ventures focuses on investments in US and Canadian early-stage technology companies in the following areas: infrastructure, wireless/mobility, software and technology-enabled services. Investments typically range from $1 million to $5 million, with additional capital available to support future expansion. The firm looks for companies with experienced management teams and proprietary technology and that participate in large and/or growing markets and demonstrate sustainable barriers to entry. Companies should have the potential for significant revenue, a clear path to profitability and multiple exit strategies.

Provides scalable bandwidth communications services

Functions as a College/University