U.S., Europe Pensions Increase Venture Capital Mandates

Markit3.7K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(5min)CommentsSummaryPension funds across the US and Europe significantly raised their awarded mandates, or actual allocation, to venture capital in 2025.In the US, pension funds issued a total venture capital mandate of $9.25 billion, the highest since 2022 and a 39% increase from $6.66 billion in 2024, according to data from With Intelligence.European pension funds also increased their venture capital mandates. In 2025, mandates reached $485 million, up 64% from $296.1 million in 2024. MoMo Productions/DigitalVision via Getty Images Pension funds across the US and Europe significantly raised their awarded mandates, or actual allocation, to venture capital in 2025. In the US, pension funds issued a total venture capital mandate of $9.25 billion, the highest sinceThis article was written byMarkit3.7K FollowersFollowIHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO) is a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions for the major industries and markets that drive economies worldwide. The company delivers next-generation information, analytics and solutions to customers in business, finance and government, improving their operational efficiency and providing deep insights that lead to well-informed, confident decisions. IHS Markit has more than 50,000 key business and government customers, including 80 percent of the Fortune Global 500 and the world’s leading financial institutions. Headquartered in London, IHS Markit is committed to sustainable, profitable growth.