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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION FROM EXCELSIOR
PRIVATE EQUITY FUND II, INC.'S FORM 10-Q FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
APRIL 30, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<NAME> EXCELSIOR PRIVATE EQUITY FUND II, INC.
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