Georgia
Quick Facts
- There are approximately 519 private equity-backed companies headquartered in Georgia.
- These companies collectively employ more than 368,000 workers at all their facilities, including those located outside Georgia.
- Private equity firms have invested an estimated $71.1 billion in Georgia-based companies from 2002 to 2011.
- There are approximately 52 private equity firms headquartered in Georgia.
Examples of Private Equity-Backed Companies
GoodCents
- Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
- GoodCents develops and implements energy efficiency and demand response programs for electric utilities. The company has field offices and current operations in 18 states and Canada.
The Weather Channel
- Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
- The Weather Channel is a media company that delivers weather news via television, the Internet and mobile communications devices.
PEGCC Member Presence in Georgia
- PEGCC members sponsor 147 companies that have approximately 1,504 facilities in Georgia.
- These facilities employ more than 49,200 workers within Georgia.
- 24 PEGCC members have a presence in Georgia through their portfolio companies.
Sources: PitchBook and PEGCC