CERN Pension Fund
Overview
The CERN Pension Fund is a single-employer corporate pension fund established in 1955 to provide pension and social security benefits to the employees of CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research) and the European Southern Observatory (ESO). It is a defined-benefit scheme and an integral part of CERN. The fund invests across a spectrum of private markets, including private equity, venture capital, infrastructure, real estate, and timberland, and commits capital to external fund managers. As of early 2024, it paid benefits to approximately 3,600 beneficiaries and had about 3,700 members. The fund's objective is to maximize returns while adhering to a defined risk limit, with a target of a 2.6% annual real return in Swiss francs.
Portfolio Companies
2
Website
cern.chInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglo-Italian Company | Feb 2026 | Series B Extension | Co-investor |
| Newcleo | Feb 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
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FAQ
Where is CERN Pension Fund based?
CERN Pension Fund is headquartered in Switzerland.
When was CERN Pension Fund founded?
Founding year information for CERN Pension Fund is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does CERN Pension Fund have?
CERN Pension Fund has 2 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in CERN Pension Fund's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Anglo-Italian Company, Newcleo.
What was CERN Pension Fund's most recent investment shown here?
CERN Pension Fund's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Anglo-Italian Company in 2026.
What sectors does CERN Pension Fund focus on?
CERN Pension Fund focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does CERN Pension Fund focus on?
CERN Pension Fund typically invests at the Early stage.