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By Scott Gamm Friday, July 11, 2014 Private equity firms poured billions of dollars into companies last year, a new survey says. According to the Private Equity Growth Capital Council,…

Judge: “The data shows that private equity investment cannot be underestimated as a positive economic force in the U.S. that grows businesses and creates jobs.”  June 24, 2014, Washington, D.C….

Judge: “Going forward, this survey will provide an exclusive look into the mindsets of some of the world’s brightest financial professionals who are making long-term investments in companies across…

Bailey: “Despite the severe winter weather, private equity activity in the first quarter was a bright spot for the U.S. economy.” Washington, D.C. – Private equity investments and fundraising last…

No matter which teams make it past the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Final Four round this weekend, Riverside Co. portfolio company Connor Sport Court International feels like a…

Judge: “Private equity strengthens companies over the long term, and it shows in our most recent Performance Update.”  Washington, D.C., April 4, 2014 – Private equity returns significantly…

Judge: “Rebeccah’s experience…will be advantageous as we develop new and innovative ways to engage and grow our membership.” Washington, D.C., March 25, 2014 – The Private Equity Growth…

By David Toll Sister publication Buyouts sat down on March 20 for a Q&A with Ken Mehlman, who was elected chairman of the Private Equity Growth Capital Council late last year. We met at the…

Beginning in April, Richard Hall, former head of private equity at the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, will succeed Lane MacDonald as the new head of private equity for Harvard University’s…

DiGiacomo: “Through a partnership with private equity, we’ve been able to expand faster than we ever could have done on our own.” ) A new video released today by the Private Equity Growth Capital…

DiGiacomo: “Through a partnership with private equity, we’ve been able to expand faster than we ever could have done on our own.” A new video released today by the Private Equity Growth Capital…

A new video by the Private Equity Growth Capital Council (PEGCC) showcases how Florida-based Emergency Communications Network (ECN) was able to grow and innovate thanks to a partnership with private…

By Diana Furchtgott-Roth President Obama’s proposal to tax certain returns on investments, known as “carried interest,” as ordinary income would raise taxes on some investment partnerships….

Today, Steve Judge, President and CEO of the Private Equity Growth Capital Council, made the following statement in response to House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp’s (R-MI) tax reform…

By Saranya Kapur Chief financial officers expect the surge in technology-sector initial public offerings last year to continue through 2014, with private equity-backed IPOs representing the…

A recent post on The New York Times DealBook blog details how middle market private equity firms can have a lasting impact, transforming struggling brands into stronger and more profitable…

Judge: “Last quarter, private equity invested more in U.S.-based companies than the previous year and returned a record amount of capital to investors…” Washington, D.C., February 13,…

Bailey: “Consistent, long-term private equity performance helps to maximize returns and mitigate volatility risk for the portfolios of pension funds, charitable foundations and university…

In a recent op-ed published in Pensions & Investments, Christopher Gonzales, executive director and chief investment officer of the Houston Firefighters’ Relief & Retirement Fund (HFRRF)…

By: Christopher E. Gonzales The strong performance of our private equity portfolio is helping us to strengthen the retirement security of our members and lower the cost to taxpayers and the city….