American Investment Council

04/13/2023

Private equity is smaller than you think and more important than you can imagine. Learn more at investmentcouncil.org/smaller

12/19/2022

We’re excited to participate and honored to help more children have access to great books. Thanks, Everybody Wins DC for hosting this friendly competition each year and helping improve literacy in the Washington community.

12/19/2022

If you are a sports lover, you know about Rawlings Sporting Goods- which was started by two brothers in St. Louis, Missouri. Private equity investment supported growth and innovation, resulting in the company's expansion into new markets. Rawlings has been thriving for over a century.

The AIC is an advocacy organization established to provide information about the private equity industry and its contributions to long-term growth.

12/19/2022

Oliver Kremer, former bassist for Third Eye Blind, and his brother Leo founded Dos Toros Taqueria in 2009 with a goal to bring the CA burrito to NYC. With operational support from a private equity firm, the brothers have achieved their goal and delivered uncompromising excellence one burrito at a time.

The AIC is an advocacy organization established to provide information about the private equity industry and its contributions to long-term growth.

12/19/2022

As you shop for gifts for little ones this holiday season, you’re certain to come across . In 1988, Melissa & Doug Bernstein started their company in their Connecticut basement. Private equity investment helped them grow and now the company has over 5,000 toys on the market.

12/03/2022

“Friday Faces of Private Equity” we’re highlighting Sara Blakely, Founder of Spanx. Sara started Spanx with only $5k – and today, with the support of private equity, it is a billion-dollar business. Blakely explains below the value of partnering with a private equity firm.

12/01/2022

In 2012, Andpizza opened in DC and took off within the first 7 months. CEO and founder Michael Lastoria was determined to pay employees $15 an hour, far beyond the minimum wage at the time. With the support of private equity investment, he was able to keep that promise and grow to over 30 locations in the DMV, NY, PA & NJ.

11/30/2022

When husband and wife co-founders Mario Del Pero and Ellen Chen opened Mendocino Farms in 2005, they had a clear vision for their company. In an interview with Forbes, Ellen Chen explained how they wanted to support local farmers while also creating a great sandwich shop. With private equity investment, Mendocino Farms now has locations all over California, and also in Washington & Texas.

11/29/2022

Velvet Taco, based in Dallas, is innovative and has been growing rapidly since its inception in 2011. With the help of private equity, this small business now has 33 locations in the south and the Midwest. Throughout this holiday season, we’re celebrating
PE-backed small businesses like this one and others across America.

The AIC is an advocacy organization established to provide information about the private equity industry and its contributions to long-term growth.

11/26/2022

It's Small Business Saturday! As you shop small this holiday season, please remember that 74% of all private equity investments go to small businesses in local communities across America.

11/24/2022

AIC President & CEO Drew Maloney provides insight into how private equity invests in local communities across America. Click the link to learn more. bit.ly/3i2xOOx

The AIC is an advocacy organization established to provide information about the private equity industry and its contributions to long-term growth.

11/22/2022

As we gear up for Small Business Saturday on Nov. 26th, click the link below to hear directly from employees who work at private equity-backed small businesses. Learn more about the impact private equity investments have on companies. bit.ly/3i2xOOx

Over 74% of Private Equity Investment Went to Small Businesses WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the American Investment Council launched a new video for the holiday season, highlighting private equity’s investment […]