Quick Facts
- There are approximately 352 private equity-backed companies headquartered in Virginia.
- These companies collectively employ more than 205,300 workers at all their facilities, including those located outside Virginia.
- Private equity firms have invested an estimated $32.9 billion in Virginia-based companies from 2002 to 2011.
- There are approximately 37 private equity firms headquartered in Virginia.
Examples of Private Equity-Backed Companies
Educational Options
- Headquarters: Falls Church, VA
- Educational Options is a provider of web-based educational software to middle school, high school and adult learners. It provides web-based courses, as well as high school and GED test preparation solutions.
LogicMark
- Headquarters: Fairfax Station, VA
- LogicMark is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative personal emergency response systems (“PERS”). The company offers home healthcare and security products in the United States and Canada.
PEGCC Member Presence in Virginia
- PEGCC members sponsor 112 companies that have approximately 1,101 facilities in Virginia.
- These facilities employ more than 62,200 workers within Virginia.
- 24 PEGCC members have a presence in Virginia through their portfolio companies.
Source: PitchBook and PEGCC
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