Quick Facts
- There are approximately 258 private equity-backed companies headquartered in Washington.
- These companies collectively employ more than 96,600 workers at all their facilities, including those located outside Washington.
- Private equity firms have invested an estimated $30 billion in Washington-based companies from 2002 to 2011.
- There are approximately 30 private equity firms headquartered in Washington.
Examples of Private Equity-Backed Companies
All Star Directories
- Headquarters: Seattle, WA
- All Star Directories publishes online and career school directories matching millions of prospective students with 6,000 featured schools ranging fromĀ research institutions to online and for-profit schools.
Getty Images
- Headquarters: Seattle, WA
- Getty Images is a creator and distributor of still imagery, footage and multi-media products. The company also provides other forms of digital content, including music. The company serves business customers in more than 100 countries, and has approximately 2,000 employees.
PEGCC Member Presence in Washington
- PEGCC members sponsor 104 companies that have approximately 574 facilities in Washington.
- These facilities employ more than 20,100 workers within Washington.
- 23 PEGCC members have a presence in Washington through their portfolio companies.
Source: PitchBook and PEGCC
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