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AIC Calls on the SEC to Withdraw “Unnecessary” Private Funds Rules
The American Investment Council (AIC) released a letter the organization filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) calling on the agency to withdraw its proposal to…
New AIC & PitchBook Report: Private Equity Investment in Clean Technology Rose to Over $27 Billion in 2021, Hitting Record High
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In celebration of Earth Day, the American Investment Council and PitchBook released a new report today highlighting how the private equity industry is expanding its clean…
ICYMI – Axios: Charted: Tracking PE’s climate dollars
Today, Axios covered a new report from the American Investment Council and PitchBook highlighting how the private equity industry is expanding its clean technology footprint….
New Video: How Private Equity Supports Clinical Trials – Featuring Headlands Research in Portland, Oregon
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Investment Council released the first video in a series that highlights how private equity is investing in the life sciences sector. AIC recently visited a…
ICYMI – Yale Insights Highlights Research Regarding Private Equity’s Role in Stabilizing Banks During the Financial Crisis
Yale Insights: Private Equity Investors Helped Stabilize Failed Banks During the Financial CrisisSong Ma, Assistant Professor of FinanceWritten by Roberta KwokMarch 21, 2022
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Axios: “Private equity firms invested nearly $70 billion in the life sciences and medical device industries last year”
Today, the American Investment Council released a new report that highlights how private equity is playing an increasingly important role investing in medical technologies that improve people’s…
Improving Medical Technologies: Private Equity’s Role Supporting Life Sciences
“Over the last 10 years, private equity has invested over $280 billion in medical technologies that improves people’s lives”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Investment Council and…
ICYMI – Sen. Hagerty: “Capital Investment Begets Jobs. Jobs Create Economic Opportunity”
Punchbowl News Event Highlighted Private Equity’s Role in Supporting Small Businesses and Medical Technology
The American Investment Council (AIC) recently hosted an event…
ICYMI – “The SEC’s Private Market Takeover”
The Wall Street Journal’s Editorial Board recently published an article highlighting how Securities and Exchange Commission Chair, Gary Gensler, is seeking to implement additional rules…
TUNE IN: AIC & Punchbowl News Host Event with Sen. Bill Hagerty Examining How Private Capital Supports Small Businesses
Speakers include Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), AIC President & CEO, Drew Maloney; and CEO of Headlands Research, Mark Blumling
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, March 17 at…
Celebrating Women in Private Equity
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today is International Women’s Day and the American Investment Council is highlighting women throughout the private equity industry. These women play a crucial role in…
The State of Private Equity: Investing in Over 5,200 Small Businesses Across America in 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In advance of President Biden’s State of the Union Address, the American Investment Council released a new report that shows how private equity invested over $1…
New Report from PitchBook Shows How Private Equity is Driving American Innovation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In celebration of Innovation Day, the American Investment Council (AIC), the National Association of Investment Companies…
Private Equity’s Strong Performance Helps Pension Funds Across America Reach Investment Goals
As public pension funds continue to report their returns for calendar year 2021, one clear trend stands out — private equity continues to be a top-performing asset class. Private equity delivered…
AIC Welcomes 90th Member
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Investment Council continues to grow and welcome new members from throughout the private equity industry. Today, the American Investment Council (AIC)…
More Than 1 out of 3 Union Station Businesses Backed by Private Equity
Today, the American Investment Council released a new video highlighting private equity investment at one of Washington, D.C.’s most recognizable…