Gregory Ruiz

Greg Ruiz is a Partner at Jasper Ridge Partners, L.P., where he co-leads the firm's private equity and venture capital team. Based in Roseville, CA, he is responsible for developing direct and co-investment strategies, expanding co-investment and direct private equity capabilities, and overseeing the deployment of capital into private equity and venture capital opportunities for Jasper Ridge's diverse client base of families, foundations, and global institutions.

His investment focus encompasses a broad range of private equity sectors and strategies, including primary funds, co-investments, direct investments, and secondary opportunities, with particular expertise in portfolio construction and risk management for private markets. At CalPERS, Greg led one of the largest U.S. private equity programs, significantly increasing committed capital and advancing institutional investment in private equity across multiple industries and geographies.

Greg holds an AB from Princeton University and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. Over his career, he has held senior investment roles at CalPERS (Global Head of Private Equity), Altamont Capital Partners, FFL Partners, and began his career at Goldman Sachs, gaining extensive experience in principal investing and private markets. He is recognized for his contributions to expanding and professionalizing private equity strategies within major institutional portfolios.