Quick Facts
- There are approximately 398 private equity-backed companies headquartered in Colorado.
- These companies collectively employ more than 158,100 workers at all their facilities, including those located outside Colorado.
- Private equity firms have invested an estimated $26.7 billion in Colorado-based companies from 2002 to 2011.
- There are approximately 67 private equity firms headquartered in Colorado.
Examples of Private Equity-Backed Companies
Boston Market
- Headquarters: Golden, CO
- Boston Market operates approximately 550 “fast casual” restaurants in 28 states. The company employs more than 13,000 nationwide.
Pendum
- Headquarters: Denver, CO
- Pendum is an independent provider of sales, service, and armored cash transport for ATMs and other cash automation equipment.
PEGCC Member Presence in Colorado
- PEGCC members sponsor 121 companies that have approximately 641 facilities in Colorado.
- These facilities employ more than 33,100 workers within Colorado.
- 22 PEGCC members have a presence in Colorado through their portfolio companies.
Source: PitchBook and PEGCC
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