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What is Private Investment’s Impact?

At Private InvestmentWorks, we cut through the noise to bring you the facts and real data about the private equity industry. We pull from the most up-to-date research and data sets to show how private investment works to create jobs, grow small businesses, secure retirements, and much more.

How Does Private Investment Create Opportunities?

Thank you for visiting our site. Launched as a project of the American Investment Council in 2023, Private Investment Works is a research and education program focused on sharing critical facts about the impact of private investment on health care, the economy, job markets, and many other areas of daily life.

You might be one of the 12 million Americans employed by a private equity-backed company. Perhaps you received life-saving treatment at a private equity-backed urgent care center, as private investment plays a large role in expanding access to quality care in rural and underserved communities. You might be a small business owner who turned to private equity to help keep your doors open on Main Street. Or you are one of the over 34 million Americans who count on private investments to diversify and strengthen their retirement portfolio.

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Maybe you’re here because you’re not sure how this sector has impacted you, and you’re looking to learn more about the facts of private equity. In case it isn’t obvious yet, private investment is all around us, creating jobs, supporting small business growth, helping medical centers run more efficiently through a global pandemic, and boosting your retirement plans so your savings can keep working hard for you long after you’ve put your career in the rearview.

On this site, you’ll find trusted data, first-person testimonials, and resources that highlight and explain the role that private investment plays in communities across America. Whether you’re looking to learn more about the real-life impacts of private investment, seeking to cut through the noise, or are simply looking for the latest research, you’ve come to the right place. We are here to share the truth about private equity.