Research
The AIC produces reports that inform readers about private equity investments. We publish quarterly and annual reports that provide current information about investment trends, fund performance, sector-specific investment, and private equity returns to pension funds. The AIC also monitors research by academics and other analysts and have curated a collection of important articles.
Economic Sector Research
Showcases how private equity is playing an increasingly important role in the growth and continued strength of the life sciences industry.
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 battery storage.
Examining private equity’s role in financing American innovation – from scaling promising startups to helping large companies stay competitive in a fast-changing world.
Regular Reports
Using publicly available financial information from U.S. pension funds, this annual report compares the performance of private equity to other asset classes (e.g., public equity, fixed income, and real estate) and ranks the Top 10 public pensions by their private equity returns.
Where do private equity fund managers invest? The answer: in almost every state and U.S. Congressional district. This annual report ranks the top 20 states and districts by private equity investment.
Provides an overview of the fundamentals in the private equity each quarter, including investment volume, equity contributions, fundraising, dry powder levels, and exits.
Analyzes changes in private equity investment each quarter for industrial sectors including business products & services, consumer products & services, information technology, financial services, healthcare, materials & resources, and energy.
Evaluates private equity fund returns each quarter relative to public market indexes, based on publicly available benchmarks and public pension fund returns over multiple time horizons.
Find academic studies of private equity on the on Other Industry Analyses page.
AIC REASEARCH
“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…