Kentucky
Quick Facts
- There are approximately 118 private equity-backed companies headquartered in Kentucky.
- These companies collectively employ more than 93,900 workers at all their facilities, including those located outside Kentucky.
- Private equity firms have invested an estimated $5.6 billion in Kentucky-based companies from 2002 to 2011.
- There are approximately 5 private equity firms headquartered in Kentucky.
Examples of Private Equity-Backed Companies
JBC Entertainment
- Headquarters: Louisville, KY
- JBC Entertainment operates restaurant and entertainment complexes in 11 cities that feature food, billiards, bowling, and electronic games.
Logan’s Linens
- Headquarters: Shelbyville, KY
- Logan’s Linens, which has approximately 160 employees, provides health care linen management and uniform rental services to more than 50 medical facilities and 500 industrial businesses throughout the Midwest.
PEGCC Member Presence in Kentucky
- PEGCC members sponsor 74 companies that have approximately 869 facilities in Kentucky.
- These facilities employ more than 21,200 workers within Kentucky.
- 19 PEGCC members have a presence in Kentucky through their portfolio companies.
Sources: PitchBook and PEGCC