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The American Investment Council Welcomes New Board of Directors Members

WASHINGTON – The American Investment Council announced today new and returning members to its Board of Directors for the 2018-2019 session. The board will gain three new members to join seven…

Private Equity Fundraising Hits Highest Level Since 2008

U.S Private Fundraising Has Grown 30 Percent In The Last Eight Years WASHINGTON – Fundraising by the private equity industry rose to $231 billion in 2017, a 14 percent increase from 2016,…

American Investment Council Adds Emily Schillinger as Vice President of Public Affairs

WASHINGTON – The American Investment Council (AIC) has named Emily Schillinger as Vice President of Public Affairs for the association. Schillinger most recently served as Communications Director…
Case Studies

Private Equity Partnership Revolutionizes The Steel Industry

TPG Growth Partnered with Big River Steel to Create a State-of-the-Art Steel Mill WASHINGTON – The American Investment Council released a new video case study…

Video Case Study: Private Equity Partnership Revolutionizes The Steel Industry

TPG Growth Partnered with Big River Steel to Create a State-of-the-Art Steel Mill WASHINGTON – The American Investment Council released a new video case study today on the successful partnerships…

A Smaller Public Market Creates More Opportunity For Private Investment

In the past, going public was the sign of a successful company. Completing an initial public offering (IPO) signaled stability and growth potential. Today, this conventional wisdom seems out of date….

Report Highlights Private Equity’s Strong Long-Term Returns For Investors

Private Equity Continues To Outperform Traditional Equity Markets Over A 10-Year Horizon WASHINGTON – Private equity continues to deliver outstanding long-term value to investors and retirees,…
Case Studies

Private Equity and Gender Diversity

Susan Long McAndrews of Pantheon Describes The Industry Push for Gender Parity WASHINGTON, DC – The American Investment Council’s latest video case…

Video Case Study: Private Equity and Gender Diversity

Susan Long McAndrews of Pantheon Describes The Industry Push for Gender Parity WASHINGTON, DC – The American Investment Council’s latest video case study spotlights efforts throughout the…
Research

Healthcare Sector Attracts Significant Private Equity Investment In Q3

B2C, B2B, And Information Technology All Received Higher Investment In Q3 2017  WASHINGTON – Private equity investment in healthcare more than doubled during the third quarter of 2017, rising to…

Private Equity Operating Resources 2.0 (EY)

The views reflected in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the American Investment Council. By: Jay Bartlett, Managing Director, Co-Head Of Private…
Research

Private Equity Investment Reaches Second Highest Level Since 2008

Industry Investment Volume Rose 26 Percent In Q3 2017 WASHINGTON, DC – Private equity investment volume rose to $187 billion in Q3 2017, a 26 percent increase from Q2, according to the American…

New “AIC Insights” Webcast Reviews The Evolving Role of Private Equity CFOs

ACON Investments’ CFO Kwame Lewis Shares Insights on the Position WASHINGTON – The American Investment Council (AIC) released a new “AIC Insights” webcast today, featuring ACON Investments’ Chief…

The New Era Of Partnerships As Taxpayers (Vinson & Elkins LLP)

The views reflected in this article are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the American Investment Council. By: David Cole, Tax Partner and Brian Russell, Tax…

Statement By American Investment Council’s Mike Sommers on Tax Framework

Statement from American Investment Council President and CEO Mike Sommers on the “Unified Framework for Fixing our Broken Tax Code”: “The American Investment Council supports the process to reform…

New “AIC Insights” Webcast Focuses on Tax Reform and Private Equity

Private Equity Tax Priorities and Activities are Reviewed WASHINGTON – The American Investment Council (AIC) released its latest “AIC Insights” webcast today, focused on tax reform state-of-play….

New Performance Update Underscores Private Equity’s Consistent Pension Returns

Private Equity Continues To Outperform All Other Asset Classes Over The Long Term WASHINGTON – Private equity continues to deliver the strongest returns to pensioners and investors over a 10-year…