Rhode Island
Quick Facts
- There are approximately 37 private equity-backed companies headquartered in Rhode Island.
- These companies collectively employ more than 14,600 workers at all their facilities, including those located outside Rhode Island.
- Private equity firms have invested an estimated $3.7 billion in Rhode Island-based companies from 2002 to 2011.
- There are approximately 11 private equity firms headquartered in Rhode Island.
Examples of Private Equity-Backed Companies
Neptune-Benson
- Headquarters: Coventry, RI
- Neptune-Benson designs and manufactures environmentally friendly filtration systems, recirculation components, and filter accessories to the big-water recreational aquatics industry.
Ross-Simons
- Headquarters: Providence, RI
- Ross-Simons, which employs over 500 workers, is an owner and operator of a chain of stores selling jewelry, tableware items, giftware and accessories.
PEGCC Member Presence in Rhode Island
- PEGCC members sponsor 28 companies that have approximately 67 facilities in Rhode Island.
- These facilities employ more than 1,480 workers within Rhode Island.
- 13 PEGCC members have a presence in Rhode Island through their portfolio companies.
Source: PitchBook and PEGCC