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Wellington, Vanguard, and Blackstone Announce the Launch of Two Investment Solutions, Simplifying Access to Public and Private Markets

Wellington Management, Vanguard, and Blackstone today announced the launch of two new investment solutions created as part of their recently formed strategic alliance and designed to give eligible investors simplified access to professionally managed portfolios that combine public and private markets.

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Wellington Management to Acquire Hartford Funds from The Hartford

Wellington Management and The Hartford announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Wellington will acquire Hartford Funds. Upon closing, Hartford Funds will be integrated into Wellington’s US Wealth business and going forward the business will operate under the Wellington brand.

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Matt Witheiler named to Forbes “The Midas List: The World’s Best Venture Capital Investors in 2026.”

Congratulations to Matt Witheiler, Head of Late-Stage Growth, who was named to Forbes’ The Midas List: The World’s Best Venture Capital Investors in 2026, for the sixth year in a row!

Wellington Management did not pay a fee to be considered for this award. Winners were selected for Forbes’ 2026 Midas List through a data-driven evaluation process based on a combination of public data sources and submissions from investment partners across hundreds of firms. This award was announced on 27 May 2026, following a submission made in April 2026, and is based on five years of trailing data. Wellington Management was recognized in the Top Tech Investors category based on Forbes’ criteria. Honorees are evaluated based on investment performance and industry impact using Forbes’ methodology and editorial review process. The recognition is not paid, not client-survey-based, and is not an endorsement or predictor of investment performance. The award may not be representative of any one client’s experience. The award is not indicative of Wellington Management’s future performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

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Steve Klar and the New 60/40: Facing the Convergence of Public and Private Markets

On his second official visit to Spain with Wellington Management and on the verge of retirement, the firm’s chairman reflects on the transformation of an industry to which he has dedicated 30 years of his professional career.

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Electricity Is the New Oil

Tom Levering has been analyzing publicly traded infrastructure for decades and has been investing in networks, pipelines, and utilities for 16 years. His fund delivered a return of over 25 percent in 2025. And he never even considered AI.

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Irina Margine, Sector Lead for Biotech Private Investments at Wellington, has been named to this year’s WSJ Pro Private Equity Women to Watch list.

The annual recognition from The Wall Street Journal highlights women across private equity whose investment work and leadership are helping shape the direction of the industry.

Irina’s path into investing began in the lab. With scientific training in microbiology, she brings technical fluency to conversations with founders and management teams working on complex therapies. That combination of scientific depth and long-term investment perspective continues to shape how we approach private biotech investing.

Wellington Management did not pay a fee to be considered for this award. Winners were selected by Wall Street Journal Pro Private Equity based on nominations submitted by their individual firms. This award was announced on 9 March, 2026, and is based on Irina Margine’s career experience 2014 to present with a focus on her time as an investor at Wellington Management from 2019 to present. Wellington Management was one of the winners in the Senior Deal Makers category. WSJ Pro Private Equity’s Women to Watch honorees are evaluated on a holistic basis, with senior professionals assessed based on career‑long accomplishments. Honorees are selected through an editorial process based on nominations, written submission materials, and independent editorial review by WSJ Pro. The recognition is not paid, not client‑survey‑based, not tied to subscription status, and is not an endorsement or predictor of investment performance. The award may not be representative of any one client’s experience. The award is not indicative of Wellington Management’s future performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

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Wellington Management expands liquid alternatives range with new Absolute Return Global Equity UCITS fund

Wellington Management announced the launch of the Wellington Absolute Return Global Equity Fund, a market neutral, multi manager global equity UCITS strategy with the aim of delivering returns above cash, independent of market direction.

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Wellington Management Appoints Alex Behm to Strengthen Secondaries Capabilities

Alex will oversee the development and management of the secondary investment capabilities for the firm’s Venture Growth Evergreen platform, working alongside the firm’s established direct private investment platform.

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Wellington Management President, Managing Partner and Head of the Client Platform Announces Retirement; Samantha Schoen Named Next Head of the Client Platform

Wellington Management today announced that Steve Klar, President, Managing Partner, and Head of the Client Platform, will retire in June 2026 after a distinguished 21-year career with the firm. Mr. Klar has played a pivotal role in expanding Wellington’s client platform and strengthening the firm’s commitment to delivering exceptional client service and innovative solutions. His leadership has been instrumental in deepening relationships with clients, expanding Wellington’s global reach, and ensuring the firm consistently delivers outstanding value.

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Wellington Management appoints Michael Trihy as Head of Portfolio Management to expand Private Investment capabilities into evergreen market

Wellington Management announces the appointment of Michael Trihy, CFA, as Head of Portfolio Management, Venture Growth Evergreen, Private Investments. In this position, Mr. Trihy will lead the expansion of Wellington’s evergreen private investing capabilities for private wealth clients.

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Wellington Management wins “Structured Debt Manager of the Year” award as part of Insurance Asset Risk’s 2025 Americas Awards

Wellington Management is honored to have been named “Structured Debt Manager of the Year” by Insurance Asset Risk as part of their Americas 2025 Awards. Read more about this achievement and Insurance Asset Risk’s 2025 Americas Awards.

Wellington Management did not pay a fee to be considered for this award but compensation was provided for costs associated with the use of the award logo. Winners were selected by Insurance Asset Risk after reviewing written submissions. This award was announced on October 9, 2025 and was based on a submission that was made in August 2025, which covered accomplishments from the prior year. The award was judged based on Insurance Asset Risk’s criteria and on written responses about Wellington’s structured debt business for insurance companies. Wellington Management was the only winner in each category. The award may not be representative of any one client’s experience. The award is not indicative of Wellington Management’s future performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

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Global LPs stay the course with private market allocations despite geopolitical risks, Wellington Private Investing Survey shows.

At the SuperReturn International Conference in Berlin, Wellington Management surveyed 165 private markets professionals. Read the press release for a snapshot of the key insights.

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Shanna O’Reilly named to GrowthCap’s “Top Women Leaders in Growth Investing.”

Congratulations to Shanna O’Reilly, Co-head, Private Investments, who was named to GrowthCap’s “Top Women Leaders in Growth Investing” list. This recognition highlights her impact building Wellington’s global private investing business and her mentorship both within our firm and across the industry.

For professional investors only. Wellington Management paid a fee to be considered for this award. Winners were selected based on demonstrated success in leadership roles, breadth of experience, longevity in the field, and consistency in performance, among other factors. This award was announced on June 25, 2025 and is based on the following time period: Shanna O’Reilly’s Wellington career 2004-2025. Shanna O’Reilly was one of the winners in the Top Women Leaders in Growth Investing category and was selected based on demonstrated success in leadership roles, breadth of experience, longevity in the field, and consistency in performance, among other factors. This award may not represent any one client’s experience. The award is not indicative of Wellington Management’s future performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Further information on the award and awarding criteria: https://growthcapadvisory.com/award-usage/.

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Matt Witheiler named to Forbes “The Midas List: The World’s Best Venture Capital Investors in 2025.”

Congratulations to Matt Witheiler, Head of Late-Stage Growth, who was named to Forbes’ The Midas List: The World’s Best Venture Capital Investors in 2025, for the fifth year in a row!

Wellington Management did not pay a fee to be considered. Winners were selected by a data-driven approach, the Midas List is produced from a combination of public data sources and the submissions of hundreds of investment partners across hundreds of firms each year. This award was announced on May 27, 2025, a submission made in April 2025 and is based on 5 years of trailing data. Wellington Management was a winner in the Top Tech Investors category, which was judged based on Forbes’ criteria. The award may not be representative of any one client’s experience. The award is not indicative of Wellington Management’s future performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

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Bloomberg Zero | How to invest in climate in the Trump era

Head of Private Climate Investing Greg Wasserman recently appeared on the Bloomberg Zero podcast, which covers the policies, tactics, and clean technologies taking us to a future of zero emissions, among other climate-change-related topics. In the episode, Greg outlines private market investment opportunities and innovation in this space.

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Press release

Wellington, Vanguard, and Blackstone to collaborate on investment solutions combining public and private assets

Wellington Management, Vanguard, and Blackstone announce a strategic alliance to transform how investors access institutional-caliber investment opportunities. The three firms will collaborate on developing simplified multi-asset investment solutions that seamlessly integrate public and private markets as well as active and index strategies.

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Wellington Management deepens commitment to wealth channel with senior leadership hire

We are pleased to welcome Christina Kopec Rooney to Wellington where she will work closely with the firm's leadership team to develop and execute strategies that enhance client engagement, drive growth, and strengthen Wellington's position as a leading player in US wealth. Christina joins us from Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM), where she served as Managing Director and Head of Commercial and Digital Strategy for Global Third-Party Wealth.

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Wellington Management expands private investing capabilities with formation of a private real estate credit platform

Ravi S. Anand appointed Head of Private Real Estate Credit and is joined by team of seasoned industry veterans.

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Wellington Management reports the final close of its inaugural Wellington CLO Partners Fund.

Wellington Management reports the final close of its inaugural Wellington CLO Partners Fund. Discover how this exciting milestone positions the firm to expand its platform and demonstrate its commitment to serving our clients as a CLO manager.

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Wellington Management wins “LDI Manager of Year” (mega category) award as part of CIO Magazine’s 2024 Industry Innovation Awards program.

Wellington Management is honored to have been named “LDI Manager of Year” (mega category) by CIO Magazine as part of their 2024 Industry Innovation Awards program. Learn more about this achievement and CIO Magazine’s 2024 Industry Innovation Awards program.

Wellington did not pay to be considered for the award, compensation was provided for costs associated with attending the award ceremony and publicizing our win. Winners were selected by CIO Magazine after reviewing written submissions. The award winners were announced on December 10, 2024, a two-part submission was made on September 19, 2024 and was judged based on written responses about Wellington’s liability-driven investing business. Wellington Management was the only winner in the LDI (mega) category, which was judged based on CIO Magazine’s criteria. The award may not be representative of any one client’s experience. The award is not indicative of Wellington Management’s future performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

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Wellington Management wins “Insurance Asset Manager of the Year” award as part of Insurance Investor's 2024 North American Awards program

Wellington Management is very honored to have been named “Insurance Asset Manager of the Year” ($100 billion+ in Insurance AUM category) by Insurance Investor as part of their 2024 North American Awards program.

While Wellington did not pay to be considered for the award, compensation was provided for costs associated with attending the award ceremony and publicizing our win. Winners were selected by a panel of judges reviewing written submissions. The judges were invited by Insurance Investor and more about the judging criteria and process can be found here. This award was presented on December 5, 2024, the finalists were announced on September 27, 2024, and a submission was made in May 2024, which was judged based on written responses about Wellington’s partnerships with insurance companies. Wellington Management was the only winner in the Insurance Asset Manager of the Year ($100 billion+ in insurance AUM) category. The award may not be representative of any one client’s experience. The award is not indicative of Wellington Management’s future performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

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Wendy Cromwell re-elected to PRI board

Our Vice Chair and Head of Sustainable Investment, Wendy Cromwell, has been re-elected for a 3rd term to the United Nations-backed Principles for Responsible Investment Board as an investment manager representative.

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Private Market Talks: Pacing Growth and Maintaining Discipline with Wellington Management’s Shanna O’Reilly

Shanna O'Reilly, Co-head, Private Investments joined the Proskauer podcast, Private Market Talks during their first episode of the podcast's fourth season discussing Wellington's disciplined approach to future growth areas, investing in talent, and much more. The episode also dives into "the nuances of venture investing," risk diversification, and navigating today's competitive landscape.

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Wellington Management wins “fixed income manager of the year” award as part of Insurance Asset Risk’s 2024 Americas Awards

Wellington Management is proud and honored to have been named “fixed income manager of the year” by Insurance Asset Risk as part of their Americas 2024 Awards. Read more about this achievement and Insurance Asset Risk’s 2024 Americas Awards.

Wellington Management did not pay a fee to be considered for this award but compensation was provided for costs associated with the use of the award logo. Winners were selected by Insurance Asset Risk after reviewing written submissions. This award was announced on October 9, 2024 and was based on a submission that was made in August 2024 which covered the prior year. The award was judged based on Insurance Asset Risk’s criteria and on written responses about Wellington’s fixed income and multi-asset business for insurance companies. Wellington Management was the only winner in each category. The award may not be representative of any one client’s experience. The award is not indicative of Wellington Management’s future performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

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Wellington Management wins “multi-asset manager of the year” award as part of Insurance Asset Risk’s 2024 Americas Awards

Wellington Management is proud and honored to have been named “multi-asset manager of the year” by Insurance Asset Risk as part of their Americas 2024 Awards. Read more about this achievement and Insurance Asset Risk’s 2024 Americas Awards.

Wellington Management did not pay a fee to be considered for this award but compensation was provided for costs associated with the use of the award logo. Winners were selected by Insurance Asset Risk after reviewing written submissions. This award was announced on October 9, 2024 and was based on a submission that was made in August 2024 which covered the prior year. The award was judged based on Insurance Asset Risk’s criteria and on written responses about Wellington’s fixed income and multi-asset business for insurance companies. Wellington Management was the only winner in each category. The award may not be representative of any one client’s experience. The award is not indicative of Wellington Management’s future performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

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Wellington Management hires a new head of Investor Relations, Private Investments.

We are pleased to welcome Laura Kirk to our Private Investing Team to help support and lead the acceleration and expansion of the Private Investing platform. Laura joins, joining us from Goldman Sachs where she most recently served as the Chief of Staff for President & COO, following 14 years in leadership positions within GSAM.

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Private Equity International | AI drives transformational technology shift

Head of Late-Stage Growth, Matt Witheiler and Sector Lead, Rob Mazzoni spoke with Private Equity International during a Keynote Interview about how advances in artificial intelligence offers new use cases and productivity gains, opening opportunities for late-stage companies.

Source: Private Equity International

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Invested in Climate | Wellington Management’s $385m Climate Fund with Greg Wasserman

Greg Wasserman, Head of Private Climate Investing, joined Invested in Climate’s podcast in their 92nd episode to discuss his personal journey as a private climate investor, how climate investing has changed, what he is currently excited about, opportunities for the future, and more.

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Bloomberg Markets: The Close | Tech IPO’s ‘on the rebound’ despite market volatility: Witheiler

Watch Matt Witheiler, Head of Late-Stage Growth, on Bloomberg Markets: The Close discussing his latest “on the rebound” IPO markets outlook, AI, and broad venture capital themes.

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Preqin | Lessons from raising an inaugural private climate fund

Greg Wasserman, Head of Private Climate Investing, sat down for a Q&A interview with Preqin to discuss raising a $385m climate fund, the opportunities in climate investing, and lessons learned.

Source: Preqin

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Rich Coffman receives “Lifetime achievement” award as part of InsuranceERM’s 2024 Americas Awards

Congratulations to Rich Coffman, insurance business development manager, who received the “Lifetime achievement” award as part of InsuranceERM’s 2024 Americas Awards. Learn more about this achievement and InsuranceERM’s 2024 Americas Awards.

Wellington Management did not pay a fee to be considered for this award. Winners were selected by InsuranceERM after reviewing written submissions. This award was announced on June 12, 2024, a submission was made in April 2024 and was judged based on lifetime career achievements. Rich Coffman was the only winner in the lifetime achievement category, which was judged based on InsuranceERM’s criteria. The award may not be representative of any one client’s experience. The award is not indicative of Wellington Management’s future performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

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Shanna O’Reilly named to GrowthCap’s “Top Women Leaders in Growth Investing.”

Congratulations to Shanna O’Reilly, Co-head, Private Investments, who was named to GrowthCap’s “Top Women Leaders in Growth Investing” list. This recognition highlights her impact building Wellington’s global private investing business and her mentorship both within our firm and across the industry.

Wellington Management did not pay a fee to be considered. The selection of winners was carried out through a nomination process that involved reviewing feedback from colleagues, portfolio company executives, and others in the industry for each nominee. The evaluation of each candidate was based on factors such as their success in their roles, the breadth of their experience, their longevity in the field, and their consistent performance. This award was announced on June 18, 2024, a submission made in January 2024. The award may not be representative of any one client’s experience. The award is not indicative of Wellington Management’s future performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Source: GrowthCap

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Matt Witheiler named to Forbes “The Midas List: The World’s Best Venture Capital Investors in 2024.”

Congratulations to Matt Witheiler, Sector Lead, Consumer & Technology who was named to Forbes’ The Midas List: The World’s Best Venture Capital Investors in 2024, for the fourth year in a row!

Wellington Management did not pay a fee to be considered. Winners were selected by a data-driven approach, the Midas List is produced from a combination of public data sources and the submissions of hundreds of investment partners across hundreds of firms each year. This award was announced on June 4, 2024, a submission made in January 2023 and is based on 5 years of trailing data. Wellington Management was the only winner in the Top Tech Investors category, which was judged based on Forbes’ criteria. The award may not be representative of any one client’s experience. The award is not indicative of Wellington Management’s future performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

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Pensions&Investments | Wellington, the quiet giant, wades into private credit amid boom in lending

Director, Private Credit, Emily Bannister and Head of Client Group, Scott Geary, spoke with Pensions&Investments on the firm’s move into Private Credit as part of its growing Private Investing platform. In 2023, the firm launched its Private Credit capability with the investment-grade private placements strategy and is expanding into growth lending this year.

Source: Pensions&Investments

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Wellington Management announces US$385 million final close for Climate Innovation I

We are pleased to announce the final close of Wellington’s inaugural fund to invest solely in private companies developing solutions to help mitigate and adapt to climate change.

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Axios | Exclusive: Wellington raises $385M for first private climate fund

Greg Wasserman, Head of Private Climate, sat down with Alan Neuhauser at Axios to discuss the final close of the private investing platforms first climate innovation fund and the sector opportunities the investment team is focusing on.

Source: Axios

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Wellington’s Private Investing co-heads, Michael Carmen and Shanna O’Reilly, are named to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Power100 Angels List

We’re proud to announce that on the heels of our Wellington Access Ventures (WAV) team’s recognition on the Diversity, Equity & Inclusive Capitalism (DEIC) Power100 Asset Management list, our Private Investing co-heads, Michael Carmen and Shanna O’Reilly, have been chosen for the DEIC Power100 Angels list. The Angels list recognizes trailblazers across the asset management industry who are helping to move toward a more inclusive future. Michael and Shanna are committed to promoting change in venture capital and their work has been recognized for effecting positive change.

Wellington Management did not pay a fee to be considered for this award. Winners were selected by Blueprint Capital Advisors. This award was announced on 25 February 2024. Wellington Management was one of 100 winners in the Angels category, and the selection methodology included a collective consensus based on a broad cross-section of industry participants. The award may not be representative of any one client’s experience. The award is not indicative of Wellington Management’s future performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

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RBC Capital Markets | Pathfinders in Sustainability: Integrating ESG from Private to Public Markets

Read this interview from the Pathfinders in Sustainability series to learn more about how Wellington’s Director of ESG, Private Investments Hillary Flynn works to help private companies break down core issues across ESG.

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Press release: Wellington Management opens new office in Dubai

Wellington Management establishes local presence in the Middle East with a new office based in Dubai International Financial Centre

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Environmental Finance IMPACT Awards 2023 – Impact Investing Platform and Impact Reporting (fund) of the year

We are honored to be recognized for two awards at the 2023 Environmental Finance IMPACT Awards. Learn more about our impact investing platform and the enhancements we have made over the past year to further our objective of generating attractive financial returns alongside positive, measurable impact.

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For professional or institutional investors only. The advisor did not pay a fee to be considered. Winners were selected by submitting a written application, and Wellington Management was the only winner in each category. The award may not be representative of any one client’s experience. The award is not indicative of Wellington Management’s future performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Award date and time period: December 2023; April 2022-September 2023.

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Wellington Management expands investment platform with new CLO offerings

We recently announced the pricing of our inaugural collateralized loan obligation (CLO), which is secured primarily by broadly syndicated first lien loans.

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HFJ | 50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds - 2023

We are pleased to announce that Portfolio Manager Rebecca Sykes was recently recognized as one of The Hedge Fund Journal’s “50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds.” For more on Rebecca, view the full article here.

Wellington paid a sponsorship fee to be considered for this list. Editors of The Hedge Fund Journal selected 50 women to feature in their publication based on the biographies of the individuals. Inclusion in this publication is not indicative of Wellington Management’s performance and this does not represent a recommendation to buy or invest in any securities. October 2023.

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Forbes | Wellington Access Ventures Raises $150 Million To Back Underrepresented Founders

Our Wellington Access Ventures Team sat down with Forbes to discuss the final close of the private investing platform’s first early-stage venture capital fund and how they look to partner with "the next industry-defining companies."

Source: Forbes.

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Wellington Management announces US$150 million final close for Wellington Venture Investments I

We are pleased to announce the final close of Wellington's first early-stage venture fund focused on investing in large and growing markets like the B2B software, fintech, and consumer sectors.

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iCapital^® and Wellington Management forge global partnership

iCapital^® and Wellington Management Forge Global Partnership to Enhance Access to Institutional-Quality Alternative Investments

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Capital Allocators with Ted Seides podcast featuring Co-head Private Investments, Michael Carmen

Our dedicated team of investors continues to see compelling investment potential in private markets. Listen to this episode of the Capital Allocators with Ted Seides podcast to hear Wellington’s Co-Head of Private Investments Michael Carmen share his journey from public to private markets, detail his investment philosophy, and highlight what sets Wellington apart in this space.

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Catch Nanette Abuhoff Jacobson on the Hartford Funds podcast

Global Investment and Multi-Asset Strategist Nanette Abuhoff Jacobson recently joined the Hartford Funds podcast, sharing her views on the global economy and outlining risks and opportunities for investors. Nanette also spoke about her passion for mental health — a cause she devotes personal time to in her capacity as a member of the board for the Brookline Community Mental Health Center in Brookline, Massachusetts. Watch the replay here.

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The Wall Street Journal News Exclusive: Wellington Banks at Least $2.6 Billion for Growth Investment Strategy

Co-Head, Private Investments Michael Carmen and Sector Lead, Consumer & Technology, Matt Witheiler spoke with the Wall Street Journal to disucss the recent oversubscribed $2.6 billion final close of late-stage growth fund, Hadley Harbor IV and how Wellington is supplying capital to transformative businesses enabling them to scale from the private to the public market.

Source: WSJ Pro Private Equity

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Wellington Management closes fourth late-stage private fund, exceeding $2.5 billion target

Hadley Harbor IV brings total capital raised to invest in late-stage private companies to over $6.6 billion since 2014.

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Matt Witheiler named to Forbes’ "The Midas List: The World’s Best Venture Capital Investors in 2023."

Congratulations to Matt Witheiler, Sector Lead, Consumer & Technology who was named to Forbes’ The Midas List: The World’s Best Venture Capital Investors in 2023, for a third year in a row! It is an incredible achievement.

Wellington Management did not pay a fee to be considered. Winners were selected by a data-driven approach, the Midas List is produced from a combination of public data sources and the submissions of hundreds of investment partners across hundreds of firms each year. This award was announced on May 4, 2023, a submission made in January 2023 and is based on 5 years of trailing data. Wellington Management was the only winner in the Top Tech Investors category, which was judged based on Forbes’ criteria. The award may not be representative of any one client’s experience. The award is not indicative of Wellington Management’s future performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

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WSJ Pro Venture Capital: Wellington Management Raises US$476 Million for Second Biotech Venture Fund

Co-heads of biotech private investments I-hung Shih and Nilesh Kumar spoke with the Wall Street Journal to discuss the recent US$476M final close of Biomedical Innovation Fund II and how Wellington is a “one-stop shop” for the next generation of innovative biotech companies.

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Sasha McKenzie named to PitchBook’s annual list of "Black Founders and Investors to Watch" in 2023

We’re thrilled to share that Sasha McKenzie has been included in PitchBook’s annual list of Black Founders and Investors to Watch this year. In the US, only 3% of venture capital partners are Black and only 0.27% of all VC investments have gone to Black women founders in recent years. As a deal lead for the Wellington Access Ventures (WAV) Team, Sasha is one of the investors pushing to change the private market landscape. Explore PitchBook's full list.

Sources: NVCA, Deloitte, and TechCrunch

List published by PitchBook on February 8 and is for the year 2023. Wellington did not pay a fee to be considered for the list. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

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Environmental Finance Impact Awards 2022 – Fund of the year, listed equity

We are proud to announce that the Wellington Global Impact Fund was named “Fund of the year – listed equity” at the recent Environmental Finance 2022 Impact Awards. Across our impact platform, we are committed to setting a high bar for materiality, additionality, and measurability.

For professional or institutional investors only. The award may not be representative of any one client's experience. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Wellington did not pay a fee to be considered. Award sponsor: Environmental Finance Award; Time period: December 2021 – December 2022.

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Institutional Investor | Every Asset Manager Wants More Alts. Here’s How Wellington Is Achieving It.

In a recent interview with Institutional Investor, Wellington’s Mark Sullivan shares his take on how alternatives could be an important investment strategy for investors dealing with inflation and geopolitical uncertainty.

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50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds

We are pleased to announce that Portfolio Manager Irene Tse and Director of Alternatives, Americas, May Yu were recently recognized as two of The Hedge Fund Journal's "50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds."

Wellington paid a sponsorship fee to be considered for this list. Editors of The Hedge Fund Journal selected 50 women to feature in their publication based on the biographies of the individuals. Inclusion in this publication is not indicative of Wellington Management’s performance and this does not represent a recommendation to buy or invest in any securities.

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Wellington Management was awarded in three categories at 2022 Citywire Spain Awards

We are proud to announce that last October, Wellington Management was awarded in three categories at the 2022 Citywire Spain Awards, a ceremony hosted in Madrid in which they honor the year's best fund managers and asset management companies for their risk-adjusted returns.

Wellington was named for:

Bonds – Euro High Yield for Best Fund Group 2022
Alan Hsu for Best Fund Manager 2022 | Equity – Ecology
Konstantin Leidman for Best Fund Manager 2022 | Bonds – Euro High Yield.

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The 2022 Citywire Spain Awards was judged based on an assessment of a few accounts managed by Wellington Management; therefore, it is not to be representative of any individual account or Fund. Wellington Management did not pay a fee to be considered for the award. Winners were selected by a points-based scoring system of a large panel of industry experts and institutional investors active in the market.

The award is not indicative of Wellington Management’s future performance and should not be construed as a recommendation or endorsement.

Past performance does not predict future returns. An investment can lose value.

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Top 1000 Funds Sustainability in Practice | Physical climate risks: Implications for investors

In this event replay from Top 1000 Funds Sustainability in Practice forum, Director of Climate Research Chris Goolgasian joins Woodwell Climate Scientist Zach Zobel to assess the socioeconomic risks associated with climate change, and highlight how investors may use climate science insights as an input for financial decision-making.

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Responsible Investor webinar: Impact in emerging markets — Grassroots research and IMM Practice

In this event replay from Responsible Investor, Portfolio Manager Liliana Castillo Dearth and Impact Measurement & Management Practice Leader Oyin Oduya look at opportunities available in emerging markets for impact investors, with a focus on perspectives from end users in their local communities, as well as the research process for evaluating and measuring impact investments through a strong IMM practice.

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Wellington Management announces expansion of alternatives investment resources

Hiring of Ferat Ongoren expands alternatives investments platform

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Insurance Asset Risk Award win

Wellington Management is proud and honored to have been named Structured Debt Manager of the Year by Insurance Asset Risk as part of its Americas 2022 Awards. Learn more about Insurance Asset Risk's 2022 Awards and this achievement.

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The Business Times | Fintech’s transformative power

In a recent roundtable with The Business Times, 3 experts — including Wellington’s Matt Lipton — share their views of the major fintech themes for the short and long term, and principles that will help investors sift for potential winners.

Source: The Business Times

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Environmental Finance Sustainable Investment Awards 2022 — ESG innovation of the year, research

We are proud to receive this award for our continued work to enhance the ability to assess material financial risks of climate change. The advisor did not pay a fee to be considered. Winners were selected by submitting an application, and Wellington was the only winner in the category. The award is not representative of any one client’s experience nor indicative of Wellington’s future performance.

The advisor did not pay a fee to be considered. Winners were selected by submitting a written application, and Wellington Management was the only winner in the ESG innovation of the year (research) category. The award may not be representative of any one client’s experience. The award is not indicative of Wellington Management’s future performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Award date and time period: July 2022; July 2021-July 2022

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Insurance ERM Annual Americas Awards 2022 — Insurance Asset Manager of the Year

Wellington Management has been named Insurance Asset Manager of the Year by Insurance ERM as part of their Americas 2022 Awards. Learn more about Insurance ERM’s Americas 2022 Awards and this achievement.

For professional or institutional investors only. The award may not be representative of any one client's experience. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Wellington did not pay a fee to be considered.

Award Sponsor: Insurance ERM
Award Time Period: June 2022
Wellington Management did not provide any compensation for this award.

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Oyin Oduya named to inaugural Black Women in Asset Management’s 40 Under 40 list

Congratulations to Oyin Oduya, Impact Measurement and Management Practice Leader, who was selected in the Impact category of this year’s BWAM 40 Under 40 list honoring Black women shaping the future of asset management. Congratulations to all the honorees!

Milken Institute Global Conference panel: Asset Management - Don't Stop Me Now

In this event replay from the 2022 Milken Institute Global Conference, President and Managing Partner Steve Klar joins a fascinating discussion with some of the leading figures in asset management to share their perspectives on the market outlook.

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Press release: Wellington Management opens Madrid office, expanding its presence in Europe

We are excited to announce we have secured regulatory approval to open a new local office in Madrid.

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Matt Witheiler named to Forbes’ "Midas List of The World’s Best Venture Capital Investors" in 2022.

Congratulations to Matt Witheiler, who has been recognized for a second year in a row by the Forbes “Midas List of the World’s Best Venture Capital Investors” in 2022. An amazing achievement!

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CityWire Selector: What success as Wellington’s CEO would look like

Ten months in her new role, Wellington Chief Executive Officer Jean Hynes shares a taster of what she hopes to achieve in a wide-ranging interview with CityWire Selector. She discusses how she aspires to have the whole of humanity represented at Wellington, why she wants to remain an active investor and what the potential areas of growth are for the firm.

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Opinion: Five investment essentials for 2022

As the world continues to recover over the coming year, a cautiously optimistic outlook seems warranted. Nick Samouilhan, portfolio manager at Wellington Management, highlights five trends that should shape the next 11 months for investors. The coming year should welcome in a post-pandemic recovery — albeit with many fits and starts along the way.

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Large investors join GREEN to speed up climate action in real estate

We are pleased to join the Global Real Estate Engagement Network (GREEN), which aims to encourage real estate companies to improve their sustainability performance and reduce exposure to financial and non-financial climate risks. Wellington portfolio manager Bradford Stoesser and ESG research analyst Lauren White will sit on GREEN’s steering and engagement committees, respectively.

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Economist’s Climate Risk US panel: Understanding climate data (event replay)

In this event replay from the 2022 Economist’s Climate Risk US conference, Head of Sustainable Investment Wendy Cromwell joins a panel to discuss where firms can access high-quality, decision-relevant climate data—and where the data gaps are.

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Press release: Wellington Management expands Alternative Investment Resources

We are excited to announce the strategic expansion of our Alternatives Investments platform through the hiring of the investment team of Shelter Haven Capital Management.

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Erin K. Murphy to Succeed Edward J. Steinborn as Chief Financial Officer of Wellington Management

Wellington announces new Chief Financial Officer.

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Press release: Wellington Management and the MIT Joint Program announce climate change research collaboration

Through this alliance, the MIT Joint Program’s integrated team of natural and social scientists will provide our investment teams with comprehensive climate change projections that address various environmental, economic, and policy scenarios . The objective of this research is to outline decarbonization pathways for corporate operations, supply chains, and products, while also assessing their potential economic impacts.

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Financial Times Investing for Good USA panel: Building Equality and Diversity into Investment Portfolios (event replay)

In this event replay from the 2021 Financial Times Investing for Good USA conference, Portfolio Manager Yolanda Courtines joins a panel to discuss the role of investors in nudging the corporate sectors towards more responsible practices with regard to employees, consumers, and other stakeholders.

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Wendy Cromwell re-elected to PRI board

Wendy Cromwell, Vice Chair and Head of Sustainable Investment, has been re-elected for a 2nd term to the board of the United Nations-backed Principles for Responsible Investment.

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Jackson Cummings named to Business Insider’s 2021 list of Rising Stars in Venture Capital

We’re pleased to share that Jackson Cummings was named to Business Insider’s 2021 list of Rising Stars in Venture Capital for his accomplishments in dealmaking focused on lifting up underrepresented founders and investors.

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Wellington Management expands private investing capabilities with new climate-focused investor

We are pleased to welcome Molly Breiner to our private market sustainable investing team. Molly will focus on climate solutions in sustainable consumer, food, and agriculture.

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Mary Pryshlak featured on FCLTGlobal’s Going Long Podcast

What will it take for crypto to become a viable asset class? Have we put the right price on water? Listen to Mary Pryshlak, CFA, head of Investment Research, explore these and other Future Themes topics on the latest episode of FCLTGlobal’s Going Long Podcast.

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Wellington Management expands private investing capabilities with new climate-focused investor

We are pleased to welcome Mike DeLucia to our private market sustainable investing team. Mike will focus on energy transition, buildings, and smart cities.

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The Business Times | Successful innovation investing

In a recent roundtable with The Business Times, three experts — including Wellington’s Michael Masdea — shared their views on today’s megatrends and the investable opportunities sparked by innovation that extends far beyond technology alone.

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Press release: Wellington and Enel Green Power form a groundbreaking renewables initiative

Wellington and Enel Green Power have agreed to terms for a first-of-its-kind, 10-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) for renewable energy. Wellington expects to become the first company in the world to develop a VPPA to match fully both its US employees’ total home and corporate electricity usage with clean energy.

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Jean Hynes receives 2021 North American Industry Leadership Award from 100 Women in Finance

Congratulations to Wellington Management’s CEO, Jean Hynes, on receiving 100 Women in finance’s 2021 North American Industry Leadership Award! Learn more about the award on the 100 Women in Finance website .

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New Managing Partner Elected

Effective 1 July 2021, Terry Burgess will join Jean Hynes and Steve Klar as one of three Managing Partners of Wellington Management Group, LLP. Terry will succeed Brendan Swords as a Managing Partner.

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Institutional Investor | At Wellington, Portfolio Managers Also Code

Wellington’s Head of Investment Science, Michael Masdea, discusses how we seek to marry the traditional art of investing with all the latest benefits of data science in this Institutional Investor article.

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Wall Street Journal | 15 CEOs reflect on their pandemic year and the lessons they’ve learned

In this photo essay from the Wall Street Journal, 15 CEOs — including Wellington’s incoming CEO Jean Hynes — share how and where they’ve been working during the pandemic, and offer some lessons learned during this unprecedented time.

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Barron’s report | The 100 Most Influential Women in US Finance

Congratulations to our incoming CEO Jean Hynes on being named one of the 100 Most Influential Women in US Finance for the second consecutive year by Barron’s!

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Bloomberg Opinion | Masters in Business Podcast, featuring Jean Hynes

Wellington’s incoming CEO Jean Hynes sat down with Barry Ritholtz for Bloomberg’s Masters in Business podcast series. Hear Jean and Barry cover a number of topics ranging from career advice — including the three things Jean’s mentor taught her and what advice she would give to recent college graduates, health care as a growth industry on the brink of making dramatic changes in oncology, Wellington’s expansion into alternatives and private equity, and more.

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Wellington Management expands European presence with new office in Milan

Wellington has opened a new office in Milan, underscoring our commitment to the Italian market, which we see as a key strategic priority. Wellington has been serving Italian clients such as pension funds, insurance companies and intermediaries for 20 years. The new office will bring us closer to our clients and help us to serve them better, giving them access to our broad expertise across asset classes.

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Wellington joins Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative

We are pleased to announce that Wellington Management is joining the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative as a founding member. Through this initiative, we commit to work in partnership with clients on their decarbonization goals and to set an interim target for the proportion of assets to be managed in line with the attainment of net-zero emissions by 2050.

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50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds

We are pleased to announce that Portfolio Managers Ann Gallo and Arancha Cano were recently recognized as two of The Hedge Fund Journal’s ”50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds.” For more on Ann and Arancha, view the full article here.

Wellington Management did not pay a fee to be considered. Editors of Hedge Fund Journal selected 50 women to feature in their publication based on the biographies of the individuals. Inclusion in this publication is not indicative of Wellington Management’s past or future performance.

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Jean Hynes to Succeed Brendan Swords as Chief Executive Officer of Wellington Management

Wellington Management announced that Brendan Swords, Chief Executive Officer, will retire from Wellington on 30 June 2021. At that time Jean Hynes, Managing Partner, will succeed Mr. Swords as Chief Executive Officer.

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Wendy Cromwell featured on Capital Allocators podcast

Tune in to hear Wellington’s Wendy Cromwell discuss sustainable investing with Ted Seides, host of the popular investing podcast Capital Allocators. Wendy is the first of 10 industry leaders to be featured in a series called Sustainable Investing: The Next Frontier. In the 70-minute episode, Wendy shares her insights on this growing global market, Wellington’s sustainable investing capabilities, and why several market inefficiencies present avenues for active investors to deliver value.

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Wellington and leading Canadian pension plan to further integrate climate science research

Wellington Management, one of the world’s largest independent investment management firms, and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (“Ontario Teachers’”), the largest single-profession pension plan in Canada, announced they have expanded their strategic relationship to further integrate leading climate science research into the pension plan’s investment process. For this new initiative with Ontario Teachers, Wellington will continue to collaborate with Woods Hole Research Center, the world’s top-ranked climate change think tank.

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Reactions magazine’s Women’s Leadership Forum 2019

Insurance Fixed Income Portfolio Managers Alyssa Irving and Elizabeth Kleinerman were recently featured as part of Reactions magazine’s Women’s Leadership Forum 2019. Alyssa and Liz reflect on valuable personal and professional advice they have received throughout their careers and provide insightful lessons learned both inside and outside of Wellington. – Sponsored content

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Hear Jean Hynes on the Capital Allocators podcast

Wellington’s Jean Hynes was recently featured on the Capital Allocators podcast, discussing her nearly three decades as a health care investor and her experience as a senior leader of our firm. During the interview, she touches on Wellington’s collaborative culture, our approach to globalisation, and changes in the health care sector.

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