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Private Equity is Smaller Than You Think

New Phase of AIC Campaign “Smaller, Smaller, Smaller” Highlights How Private Equity Supports Small Businesses Across America This week, the American Investment Council unveiled the…

AIC Calls on FTC to Release Materials from Closed-Door Briefing on Private Equity in Health Care

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the American Investment Council delivered a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan calling on the agency to release testimony and materials from a…

Lifesaving Innovation – Brought to You by Private Equity

Delivering Treatments for Leukemia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Heart Disease, HIV, Cancer, Arthritis, Diabetes, and Other Conditions This week, we’re spotlighting how private equity fuels…

Urgent Care Centers & Rural Health Care are Stronger Because of Private Equity Investment

In part two of the American Investment Council’s (AIC) new health care series, we are spotlighting how private equity strengthens urgent care centers and improves access in rural communities…

Maloney Op-Ed in AlphaWeek: New Partnerships Between Banks and Private Credit Lenders Deliver Opportunities for Businesses Across the Country

Maloney: “In recent years, major Wall Street banks have ventured into the private credit market, with several launching direct lending operations to better serve their clientele… If this trend…

ICYMI: DePaul University Professor Outlines How the Private Equity Industry Plays an Essential Role in the U.S. Health Care System

“Regulators and policymakers should focus on deregulating the industry to foster a more competitive and innovative environment, rather than imposing restrictions on private equity…

House Small Business Committee Subcommittee Hearing Highlights How Private Capital Provides Critical Support to Small Businesses

Testimony from small business owners emphasized the importance of private investment in growing and scaling small businesses and creating jobs in local communities WASHINGTON, D.C. – On…

Innovative Medical Devices that Improve Lives are Fueled by Private Equity

The American Investment Council (AIC) is launching a new series highlighting how private equity plays a critical role in supporting quality, affordable health care in the United States. Today,…

Maloney Op-Ed in RealClearHealth: Private Equity Is the Partner Health Care Needs

Maloney: “Many patients may not know it, but private equity investments are filling major gaps in the U.S. healthcare system and improving outcomes and experiences for millions of patients…

AIC and Punchbowl News Host Event with Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) and Zaxby’s CEO Examining How Private Equity is Strengthening Georgia Small Businesses

Governor Kemp on why private equity is choosing to invest in Georgia: “When people are deploying capital here, they know they’re going to have a stable environment” Atlanta, GA –…

WSJ Ed Board Pushes Back on Extreme Washington Regulations that Raise Prices & Discourage Investment

“The culprit isn’t greed. It’s government regulation.” “How about rolling back burdensome government regulation that is raising prices?” Today, the Wall Street Journal published…

AIC Speaks Out Against Agenda-Driven FTC “Public Workshop” That Ignores Private Equity’s Full Record

The FTC should solicit voices who can speak to the many positive impacts of private equity investment in the health care sector. WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, the American Investment Council…

State of the Union Week: Private Equity is Helping American Manufacturers Grow and Expand

New Pitchbook Report Highlights How Private Equity Has Invested Over $1.4 trillion in 11,000 American Manufacturers Over the Past Decade WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of President Biden’s…

70 Trade Associations Call on Mayor Bowser and D.C. City Council to Reduce Crime and Enhance Safety of the Nation’s Capital

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, February 29, 70 prominent Washington D.C.-based trade associations wrote a letter to Mayor Muriel Bowser and the City Council to take swift action to reduce crime…

New Video: Drew Maloney Previews AIC & Punchbowl News Event In Atlanta, GA Featuring Gov. Brian Kemp

Event Includes Fireside Chat with Zaxby’s CEO, Bernard Acoca to highlight how Private Equity Supports Jobs and Drives Growth Atlanta, GA – On Tuesday, March 5th at 9am ET,…

New Report: Private Equity is a Partner to Health Care Across America

Featuring Gastro Health and WCG Clinical Services – two companies that are stronger after private equity investment Washington, D.C. – The American Investment…

New Academic Research Shows the Long-Term Benefits of Private Investment

Findings demonstrate businesses backed by private capital are more resilient, outperform peers, and see long-term advantages like increased productivity. Research continues to document how…

Maloney Op-Ed in Fortune: Small Businesses Are Turning to Private Credit

Maloney: “Small businesses need more access to capital, not less. Washington should embrace the ways the industry is providing them financial stability and encourage this flow of capital from…

ICYMI: “The New York Times Misrepresented a Shoddy Study Claiming Private Equity Worsened Hospital Care”

“The study’s strongest finding shows that lives were saved in hospitals acquired by private equity” Washington, D.C. – Recently, Reason published a story written by…

The American Investment Council’s Year in Review

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Looking back on 2023, the American Investment Council continued to highlight how private investment supports small businesses, jobs, and retirements across America….