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AIC Speaks Out at FTC Forum on Proposed Rule to Ban Noncompete Restrictions
Goshorn Jurata: “The broad drafting of the proposed rule will harm competition by reducing incentives for long-term investment in developing businesses.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today,…
State of the Union: Private Equity is Building Better Businesses Across America
New Pitchbook Report Shows “Buy and Build” Drives Competition, Reduces Cost for Consumers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In advance of President Biden’s State of the Union Address,…
Private Equity Supports Small Businesses and Directly Employs Workers in the States and Districts of All New Members of Congress
New print ad in POLITICO highlights private equity investment in new members’ local communities
Washington, D.C. – Today, the American Investment Council (AIC)…
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…
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)…
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…
NAIC & AIC Announce Second Class of Paradigm Changers Internship Program
Program Places Diverse Women at Top Private Equity Firms Across America
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC) and American…