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4 Reasons Why Private Equity Firms Offer the Best of Capitalism
A recent story by TheStreet explains why private equity firms offer the best of capitalism, noting that “Private equity groups increase shareholder value, add liquidity, offer greater resources and…
Private Equity Fundraising Surges in Q2; Invested Capital Totaled $108 Billion
Washington, D.C. – In the second quarter of 2014 private equity fundraising nearly doubled to $50 billion, indicating investors’ continued interest in the asset class, according to the Private Equity…
Private Equity Fundraising Surges in Q2
Invested Capital Totaled $108 Billion
Washington, D.C. – In the second quarter of 2014 private equity fundraising nearly doubled to $50 billion, indicating investors’ continued interest in the…
PEGCC Q4 2013 Performance Update: Private Equity Continues To Provide Superior Returns Over Long-Term Horizons
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Private equity returns significantly outperformed the S&P 500 over the long term, according to the most recent Performance Update from the Private Equity Growth Capital Council…
MainStreet: Private Equity Investment Boosts The Economy: Here’s How Your Retirement’s At Play
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,…
PEGCC Releases New State and Congressional District Rankings for Private Equity Investment; Analysis Finds PE Invested $443 Billion in U.S. in 2013
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….
Legislative Priorities
PEGCC Holds First Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) Seminar
The Council held its first seminar in a new educational series on environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) programs on May 22nd at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in New…
New Private Equity Decision Makers Survey: 73 Percent of PE-Backed Companies Hiring/Making New Investments
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…