Quick Facts
- There are approximately 283 private equity-backed companies based in Arizona.
- These companies collectively employ more than 111,400 workers at all their facilities, including those located outside Arizona.
- Private equity firms have invested an estimated $18.6 billion in Arizona-based companies from 2002 to 2011.
- There are approximately 22 private equity firms headquartered in Arizona.
Examples of Private Equity-Backed Companies
Harlem Globetrotters
- Headquarters: Phoenix, AZ
- Harlem Globetrotters is an exhibition basketball team that has toured internationally for nearly 80 years.
Tattoo Manufacturing
- Headquarters: Tucson, AZ
- Tattoo Manufacturing produces custom and stock tattoos, tattoo-related products, stickers, and other specialty printed products, including art on canvas, scratch-off cards, and calendars.
PEGCC Member Presence in Arizona
- PEGCC members sponsor 107 companies that have approximately 673 facilities in Arizona.
- These facilities employ more than 30,400 workers within Arizona.
- 22 PEGCC members have a presence in Arizona through their portfolio companies.
Source: PitchBook and PEGCC
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