This week in asset owner history: CIC, Illinois Teachers active in Asia-West PE partnership

At a private equity and venture forum back in November 2014, China’s sovereign wealth fund - China Investment Corporation (CIC) - said it was willing to act as a bridge to connect Chinese companies with overseas investors, and foreign companies with opportunities in the mainland. He Linbo Back then, CIC’s head of private equity, He Linbo, said there was a positive environment for Chinese companies looking to move offshore, given the thirst for capital – most notably in Eur…