Texas
Quick Facts
- There are approximately 1,497 private equity-backed companies headquartered in Texas.
- These companies collectively employ more than 535,800 workers at all their facilities, including those located outside Texas.
- Private equity firms have invested an estimated $246.9 billion in Texas-based companies from 2002 to 2011.
- There are approximately 199 private equity firms headquartered in Texas.
Examples of Private Equity-Backed Companies
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
- Headquarters: Dallas, TX
- Romano’s Macaroni Grill is a casual Italian restaurant with more than 220 locations worldwide.
Kinder Morgan
- Headquarters: Houston, TX
- Kinder Morgan is an energy transportation, storage, and distribution company with approximately 37,000 miles of pipelines and more than 165 terminals.
PEGCC Member Presence in Texas
- PEGCC members sponsor 195 companies that have approximately 3,470 facilities in Texas.
- These facilities employ more than 173,790 workers within Texas.
- 25 PEGCC members have a presence in Texas through their portfolio companies.
Source: PitchBook and PEGCC