Quick Facts
- There are approximately 31 private equity-backed companies headquartered in Montana.
- These companies collectively employ more than 1,050 workers at all their facilities, including those located outside Montana.
- Private equity firms have invested an estimated $533.3 million in Montana-based companies from 2002 to 2011.
Examples of Private Equity-Backed Companies
Lattice Materials
- Headquarters: Bozeman, MT
- Lattice Materials manufactures and distributes precision-machined silicon and germanium crystalline parts. It supplies products to the world market for a variety of applications, including infrared imaging and directional laser mirrors.
Montana Silversmiths
- Headquarters: Columbus, MT
- Montana Silversmiths designs and manufactures trophy belt buckles and other specialty accessory products for the Western industry.
PEGCC Member Presence in Montana
- PEGCC members sponsor 29 companies that have approximately 98 facilities in Montana.
- These facilities employ more than 2,400 workers within Montana.
- 14 PEGCC members have a presence in Montana through their portfolio companies.
Source: PitchBook and PEGCC
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