California
Quick Facts
- There are approximately 1,777 private equity-backed companies headquartered in California.
- These companies collectively employ more than 746,800 workers at all their facilities, including those located outside California.
- Private equity firms have invested an estimated $180.1 billion in California-based companies from 2002 to 2011.
- There are approximately 381 private equity firms headquartered in California.
Examples of Private Equity-Backed Companies
Avago Technologies
- Headquarters: San Jose, CA
- Avago Technologies, a semiconductor company, provides analog, mixed signal and optoelectronic components and subsystems to approximately 40,000 customers.
QTC Management
- Headquarters: Diamond Bar, CA
- QTC Management develops and markets software for conducting and managing disability evaluations. The company employs more than 600 clinical, operational, and corporate associates around the country.
PEGCC Member Presence in California
- PEGCC members sponsor 238 companies that have approximately 3,733facilities in California.
- These facilities employ more than 148,500 workers within California.
- 27 PEGCC members have a presence in California through their portfolio companies.
Source: PitchBook and PEGCC