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Video: With Private Equity, ECN Grows Business to Serve Communities

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…

With Private Equity, Emergency Communications Network Grows Business to Serve More Communities Internationally

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…

Private Equity Invests in Community Safety

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…
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Emergency Communications Network: Making Communities Safe

Florida-based Emergency Communications Network (ECN) is a high-speed outbound notification service, disseminating updates and alerts to affected communities when…

MarketWatch: Taxing carried interest discourages investment

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….

PEGCC Statement on Chairman Camp’s Tax Proposal

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…

WSJ: Private Equity to Lead Tech IPOs

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…

Middle Market Private Equity Saves Big Name Retailers

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…

Private Equity Shows Strong Finish as Investment Continues Upward Trend in Q4

Private equity activity finished 2013 on an uptick, according to the Private Equity Growth Capital Council’s quarterly Trends Report. During the fourth quarter of 2013, both investment and exit…

EY: Private Equity Has Largely Recovered, but it’s Not All Smooth Sailing

For Five Years, the Private Equity Industry Has Largely Recovered From the Financial Crisis. But it’s not all Smooth Sailing as GP’s Navigate Their Path Through the New Year. Private equity…