Mississippi
Quick Facts
- There are approximately 46 private equity-backed companies headquartered in Mississippi.
- These companies collectively employ more than 11,500 workers at all their facilities, including those located outside Mississippi.
- Private equity firms have invested an estimated $2.8 billion in Mississippi-based companies from 2002 to 2011.
Examples of Private Equity-Backed Companies
Southern Quality Meats
- Headquarters: Pontotoc, MS
- Southern Quality Meats processes pork sausage products sold under private labels and the “Southern Quality Meats” brand name. Sales are primarily to food service distributors for resale to restaurants schools, hospitals, and other institutions.
The Sqwincher Corporation
- Headquarters: Columbus, MS
- The Sqwincher Corporation manufactures an electrolyte replacement drink for industrial workers in high heat environments.
PEGCC Member Presence in Mississippi
- PEGCC members sponsor 54 companies that have approximately 557 facilities in Mississippi.
- These facilities employ more than 14,200 workers within Mississippi.
- 19 PEGCC members have a presence in Mississippi through their portfolio companies.
Sources: PitchBook and PEGCC