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AIC Announces Caitlin Carroll as New Senior Vice President of Public Affairs
Dunham: “Caitlin’s communications experience spans Fortune 100 companies, Capitol Hill policymaking, and state-level healthcare advocacy, making her exceptionally well positioned to lead AIC’s…
AIC Letter in the Wall Street Journal: Who’s Worried About a Private Credit Winter?
Dunham: “Private credit is defined by its flexibility. Unlike traditional lenders, these creditors can make quick adjustments to deals to ensure stability and manage risk.”
AIC’s…
New Video: AIC Brings Private Equity-Backed Van Leeuwen Ice Cream and Little Sesame Hummus to Capitol Hill
Will Dunham: “People might think of Wall Street when they hear private equity, but they should think of Main Street, because that’s where the investments are going.”
Washington,…
New Videos Showcase How Private Equity Helped Little Sesame and Van Leeuwen Grow into National, Beloved Food Brands
Nick Wiseman, CEO of Little Sesame: “Without private equity, we wouldn’t have been able to build the infrastructure and team to actually go make the product every single day.”
Washington,…
AIC Celebrates National Retirement Security Week 2025
Marcie Frost, CEO of CalPERS: “[Private equity] is an asset class we have conviction in, and we think it will outperform the public markets over the long term, and why shouldn’t our members have…
AIC & Punchbowl News Host Event with Rep. Rudy Yakym Discussing How Private Capital is Investing in Indiana
Rep. Yakym: “We want to really get on this path of democratizing access to private capital, to allow more Hoosiers to make their own investment decisions”
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AIC Announces Chris Toppings as New Co-Head of Government Affairs Alongside Newly Promoted Lee Slater
Dunham: “Chris brings deep expertise in tax, trade, and financial services policy. Paired with Lee’s extensive leadership experience at the highest levels of government, they will be an…
AIC Hosts Food Truck Event on Capitol Hill with Van Leeuwen and Little Sesame
Innovate. Invest. Enjoy!
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, the American Investment Council partnered with Roll Call to host the “Innovate. Invest. Enjoy!” food truck event,…
Celebrating National 401(k) Day: All Americans Deserve Access to Private Equity’s Strong Returns
Will Dunham, AIC President and CEO: “For decades, public pension funds have invested in private assets because they deliver strong returns over the long term and are a smart, safe way to diversify…
NEW REPORT: Private Equity Investments Boost Small & Mid-Market Businesses
Dunham: “Private equity is a steadfast partner for America’s small and mid-sized businesses, providing the capital, expertise, and strategic guidance necessary to thrive in today’s changing…
AIC Expresses Support for Administration’s Swift Action to Give More Americans Access to Private Investment
New White House Council of Economic Advisers Report Highlights Value of Private Investment
Washington, D.C. – This week, the Trump Administration immediately moved forward on its…
All Americans Should Have Access to Private Investment
AIC President and CEO Will Dunham released the following statement regarding President Trump’s Executive Order to democratize access to alternative assets for 401(k)…
More Public Pensions Turn to Private Equity to Deliver Strong Returns for Retirees
CalPERS CEO: “[Private equity is] an asset class we have conviction in, and we think it will outperform the public markets over the long term, and why shouldn’t our members have access to those…
Private Investment Continues to Fuel AI Innovation Across the Country
Jonathan D. Gray, President and COO, Blackstone Group: “As much as this technology is so exciting, unless we get the energy side right, we can’t pursue this… private capital will be a really…
New Video: Public Pension Leaders on Why They Invest in Private Equity
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the American Investment Council released a new video featuring leaders at public pension funds speaking about how private equity delivers strong returns and…
NEW STUDY: Private Equity Delivers the Strongest Returns for Retirees Across America
Dunham: “Year after year, private equity has outperformed every major asset class over the long term, offering reliable and robust returns even during periods of economic…
AIC Announces Will Dunham as President and CEO
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Investment Council (AIC) today announced that Will Dunham has been named as the incoming President and CEO. Dunham will succeed AIC President and CEO Drew…
House Small Business Committee Holds Subcommittee Hearing Praising Private Capital for Supporting Small Businesses
Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX): “Across every state and Congressional district, private equity is empowering American entrepreneurs to build and expand their businesses from the ground…
New Op-ed: Private Credit Is Fueling Small Businesses, Manufacturing
Hagler: “Private credit is filling a crucial gap in our economy: empowering small businesses and manufacturers to grow, compete and lead.”
Today, AIC’s Senior Vice President of Research,…
New Report: Private Equity Empowers American Workers through Investments and Shared Ownership Opportunities
Nationwide, more than 13 million workers are employed at more than 21,000 private equity-backed businesses.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the American Investment Council (AIC) released a…