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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…
AIC Launches New Video for Small Business Saturday
Over 74% of Private Equity Investment Went to Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the American Investment Council launched a new video…
New AIC Report: Private Equity Investment in U.S. Infrastructure Surged to a Record $45 Billion in 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the American Investment Council (AIC), the National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC), and PitchBook released a…
New Website Highlights How Private Equity Helps Diversify Pensions & Strengthens Retirement for Millions of Public Servants
Today, the American Investment Council launched a new website highlighting private equity’s key role in strengthening the retirements of millions of public workers across America. As…
Private Equity Invests in every Congressional Black Caucus Members’ District
Rep. Meeks (D-NY): “[Private equity] means development. It means progress. It means opportunities.”
The American Investment Council (AIC) and the National…
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)…
Punchbowl Event: Sen. John Thune (R-SD) & Small Business Leader Praise Private Equity
Thune: “In the middle of the country, there are lots of businesses that are benefitting from [private equity].”
WASHINGTON, D.C. –…
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…
NYT Podcast Paints False Picture of Carried Interest and Private Equity Industry
A recent episode of the New York Times’ podcast “The Daily” mischaracterized the history of the tax treatment of carried interest – which has always appropriately been treated as a capital…
“Did You Know” How Private Equity Creates Value for Small Businesses?
Perspectives from a Portfolio Company Leadership Summit in Arizona
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the American Investment Council released a new video series highlighting the value of private…
Klinsky: “The ability to have ‘service partners’ and ‘sweat equity’ … has been fundamental to American entrepreneurialism.”
“Private equity has also been an exceptionally vibrant and dynamic piece of the U.S. economy.”
Today, Real Clear Politics published an op-ed written by Steve Klinsky, former American Investment…
American Investment Council Launches New Video: Private Equity Secures Strong Returns for America’s Public Servants
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the American Investment Council launched a new video highlighting why over 30 million Americans trust private equity to deliver strong…
WSJ Op-ed – Gary Gensler’s “Assault on U.S. Capital Markets”
“In 14 months, the SEC chairman has issued 23 proposed rules. Many won’t survive legal challenge”
The Wall Street Journal published an op-ed authored by Hal Scott, an emeritus professor…
ICYMI: U.S. Senator, Ohio Pension CIO, & Economist Highlight Strong Private Equity Returns for Public Pensions
AIC Sponsors Event with The Hill Examining Private Equity’s Role in Strengthening Retirements
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the American…
ICYMI: Media Coverage of New AIC Pension Study that Shows Private Equity Delivers the Strongest Returns
AIC report found private equity to be the best returning asset class for public pensions, delivering median annualized returns of 15% over a 10-year period
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the…
Private Equity Delivers the Strongest Returns for Public Servants
New AIC report found private equity to be the best returning asset class for public pensions, delivering median annualized returns of 15% over a 10-year period
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the…
TUNE IN: AIC Sponsors Event with The Hill on Private Equity’s Role in Strengthening Retirements
Speakers include Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA), AIC Chair of the Board Pam Hendrickson, & Ohio School Employees Retirement System CIO Farouki Majeed
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, July 13…