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New AIC & PitchBook Report: Private Equity Investment in Renewable Energy Rose Four-Fold to Nearly $24 Billion in 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Investment Council and PitchBook today released a new report, “The Renewables Revolution,” detailing how the private equity industry is expanding its clean…
Debt Levels in Private Equity Investments Have Dropped Significantly
Private equity uses significantly less leverage today than 15 years ago. Average loan-to-value on new private equity investments was 53 percent in 2020, down from 68 percent in 2005. This decline in…
ICYMI // Private Credit Fuels American Economic Growth
Last month, the American Investment Council released a new report examining how private credit has become a critical source of capital for businesses looking to expand and hire new workers. Today,…
Women’s History Month: AIC Board Member Stacey Dion Talks with NORDAM CEO Meredith Siegfried Madden
As we continue to celebrate Women’s History Month, the American Investment Council released a new video today featuring a conversation between Stacey Dion, Carlyle’s Head of Global Government…
Private Equity Strengthens Retirement for Teachers Across America
Today, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) released a misleading report that threatens the retirements of teachers across America.
The reality is that private equity has delivered strong…
New PitchBook Report: PE Investment in Urgent Care Centers has Increased Health Care Access, COVID-19 Resources in Rural Communities
Washington, D.C. – The American Investment Council today released a new report on private equity investment in two critical U.S. health care issues: access in rural communities and research for…
ICYMI // White paper aims to educate US policymakers on private credit
Today, the American Investment Council released a new report examining how private credit has become a critical source of capital for businesses looking to expand and hire new workers.
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New Report: Private Credit Provides Businesses with Critical Capital
Washington, D.C. – Today, the American Investment Council released a new report examining how private credit has become a critical source of capital for businesses looking to expand and hire new…
Women-Led Businesses Thrive With Private Equity
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, the American Investment Council is highlighting women-led businesses and the private equity industry’s support for female entrepreneurship.
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“What is Your Five Year Plan?”: American Investment Council Releases New Ad on How Private Equity Helps Businesses Grow
Private equity is a crucial driver of growth for the American economy and makes long-term investments in…