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New EY Report – Private Equity Fuels Job Growth, High Wages, and Small Businesses

Washington, D.C. – The private equity industry and private equity-backed companies continue to be a major driver of job growth, high wages, and economic stability, according to the latest…

New AIC & PitchBook Report: Private Equity Investment in Clean Technology Rose to Over $26 Billion in 2022, Hitting Record High

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In celebration of Earth Day, the American Investment Council and PitchBook released a new report today analyzing over a decade’s worth of private equity…

Private Equity is Smaller Than You Think 

New AIC Video Highlights How Private Equity Supports Small Businesses Across America, Including Wellness Pet Company  WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Investment Council is…

AIC Nationwide Press Tour: Private Equity Supports Small Businesses & Local Jobs 

Media Coverage from Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington State, and Washington D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C….

New Ad: Private Equity Invests in States and Districts of All New Members of Congress

New print ad in POLITICO highlights how private equity supports small businesses and directly employs workers in new members’ local communities Washington, D.C. – Today,…

New Ad: Private Equity Supports the States and Districts of All New Members of Congress

New print ad in POLITICO and video highlights how private equity supports small businesses and directly employs workers in new members’ local communities. Washington, D.C. – Today,…

New Video: Human Resource Professionals Highlight How Private Equity Benefits Employees

Private Equity Investments Fuel Enhanced 401(k) Programs, Parental Leave Policies, and Expanded Healthcare Benefits WASHINGTON, D.C….

AIC Speaks Out at FTC Forum on Proposed Rule to Ban Noncompete Restrictions

Goshorn Jurata: “The broad drafting of the proposed rule will harm competition by reducing incentives for long-term investment in developing businesses.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today,…

State of the Union: Private Equity is Building Better Businesses Across America

New Pitchbook Report Shows “Buy and Build” Drives Competition, Reduces Cost for Consumers WASHINGTON, D.C. –  In advance of President Biden’s State of the Union Address,…

Private Equity Supports Small Businesses and Directly Employs Workers in the States and Districts of All New Members of Congress

New print ad in POLITICO highlights private equity investment in new members’ local communities Washington, D.C. – Today, the American Investment Council (AIC)…

New Report: Private Equity Invested $1 Trillion To Support And Modernize Popular Consumer Brands

Private equity has supported popular brands including Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic, Red Lobster, Dutch Bros, Supergoop! and Wella Company. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the American…

Top Research Papers Examining Trends In Private Capital Markets From 2022

WASHINGTON D.C. – The American Investment Council released its top research papers examining important trends in private capital markets published in 2022. The report surveys research in…

ICYMI – “The Pandemic Boosted the Case for PE”

Private equity-backed companies significantly outperformed their unsponsored peers during the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, according to new academic…

New PitchBook Report: Private Equity Breathes New Life into Under-Resourced Companies Across America

In 2021, private equity invested $119 billion to help nearly 600 “unloved companies” stand on their own, grow, and succeed WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the American Investment Council (AIC)…

ICYMI – WSJ Highlights how Private Equity Helps Family Businesses

Private equity firms play substantial role in adding value to family businesses as they pass from one generation to the next. This week, the Wall Street Journal published…

Private Capital and the Public Record

Private equity was a popular punching bag for the media and some members of Congress during debate over the Inflation Reduction Act. Their characterization of carried interest as a…

NAIC & AIC Announce Second Class of Paradigm Changers Internship Program

Program Places Diverse Women at Top Private Equity Firms Across America WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC) and American…