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Debevoise & Plimpton: Renewable Energy Investments – International Protections to Mitigate Risks

By Samantha J. Rowe, Merryl Lawry-White, Alma M. Mozetič I. Introduction The 193 parties to the Paris Agreement have committed to limit global warming to below two degrees Celsius,…

Member Spotlight: Q&A with HCI Equity Partners

Tell us about HCI Equity Partners HCI is a lower middle market private equity firm focused on partnering with family and founder owned businesses in the defense, distribution, manufacturing and…

ICYMI – Maloney highlights Private Equity and Small Business Saturday in the Colorado Springs Gazette

This week, the Colorado Springs Gazette published the following op-ed from American Investment Council (AIC) President & CEO Drew Maloney regarding how private equity investments have…

Private Equity on Pace to Invest Over $1 Trillion in U.S. Economy in 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — For the first time in history, private equity is on track to invest more than $1 trillion in American businesses over the course of a single calendar year, according to the…

ICYMI – MarketWatch: “Investing in Private Equity Could Boost Retirement Savings Accounts”

This week, MarketWatch published an article highlighting a recent Urban Institute study that showed, on average, the addition of private equity investments to 401 (K) retirement plans produced higher…

Economic Impact

The private equity industry and private equity backed companies directly employed more than 11.7 million workers in the United States in 2020 and generated $1.4 trillion of gross domestic product…

Stronger Pensions

Private equity is partnering with pension funds to help meet their obligations to retired public servants.  Private equity works closely with pension funds to help diversify their portfolio…

Building Better Businesses

During a challenging year, private equity continued investing billions of dollars in American businesses and workers in 2020. A new video from the American Investment Council highlights how private…

What’s your 5-year plan?

Most Americans probably don’t realize the impact private equity has had on their lives — particularly in the past year. Private equity investors apply capital and their industry expertise to grow…

Igloo Coolers

David Allen, President and CEO of Igloo Products Corporation, spoke with Drew Maloney, President and CEO of the American Investment Council, to discuss Igloo’s successful partnership with private…

Women-Led Businesses

NORDAM is a female-led aerospace manufacturing and repair firm thriving with private equity investment. Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, NORDAM is one of the largest independently-owned aerospace…

Health Care

Private equity plays a critical role in supporting quality, affordable health care in the United States. For decades, PE-funded innovations have delivered more effective treatments and saved lives…

Sunshine Beverages

Sunshine Beverages is a fast-growing energy drink manufacturer aiming to redefine the market with healthier, natural ingredients. Private equity has helped the company grow its distribution network,…

Record-Breaking Returns

Private equity secures retirement for millions of American public servants – with record-breaking returns. PE outperforms the stock market, real estate, and every other investment.

Powering a Cleaner, Healthier Planet

As global leaders work to address the climate crisis, today’s private equity firms are investing billions in capital into fast-growing clean energy sectors such as solar, carbon capture, and…

Investing in Diverse Businesses

The AIC released testimonial videos from diverse business leaders at Zane Venture Fund and Patriot Investment Partners who speak directly about the role that carried interest capital gains plays in…

ABS Kids

ABS Kids, based in California, helps children with autism reach their fullest potential through Applied Behavior Analysis therapy. Partnering with private equity has allowed the company to bring this…

Fueling the American Recovery

Throughout the pandemic, private equity stepped up to the plate, supporting small businesses to keep their doors open and workers employed. Private equity also played an active role in the…

Massumi + Consoli LLP: Looking Back and Looking Ahead

The Federal Income Tax Impact of 2017 TCJA, 2020 CARES Act and “Build Back Better” Proposals on Middle Market Private Equity M&A Transactions Ten months into Joe Biden’s…

ICYMI: Private Equity’s Positive Impact Highlighted at Senate Banking Committee

Recently, the Senate Banking Committee Subcommittee on Economic Policy held a hearing examining the impact of private equity investments in the American economy. Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) and…