Idaho
Quick Facts
- There are approximately 45 private equity-backed companies headquartered in Idaho.
- These companies collectively employ more than 61,900 workers at all their facilities, including those located outside Idaho.
- Private equity firms have invested an estimated $17.2 billion in Idaho-based companies from 2002 to 2011.
Examples of Private Equity-Backed Companies
Boise Cacasde
- Headquarters: Boise, ID
- Boise Cascade manufactures paper, corrugated containers, and wood products, and distributes office products and building materials. The company has more than 5,000 employees and operates in three countries.
Unitech Composites
- Headquarters: Hayden, ID
- Unitech Composites manufactures composite aero-structures for the commercial and military aircraft industries and also produces rail car shipping containers used in the transport of Space Shuttle solid rocket booster engines. The company employs about 100 workers.
PEGCC Member Presence in Idaho
- PEGCC members sponsor 37 companies that have approximately 127 facilities in Idaho.
- These facilities employ more than 5,800 workers within Idaho.
- 17 PEGCC members have a presence in Idaho through their portfolio companies.
Source: PitchBook and PEGCC