Communities

EMPEA is the global industry association for private capital in emerging markets. An independent, non-profit organization, the association brings together 300+ firms—including institutional investors, fund managers and industry advisors—who manage more than US$5 trillion in assets across 130 countries. EMPEA members share the organization’s belief that private capital can deliver attractive long-term investment returns and promote the sustainable growth of companies and economies. EMPEA supports its members globally through authoritative research and intelligence, conferences, networking, education and advocacy.

Houston Private Equity Association was founded in 1983 as the Houston Venture Capital Association. The organization voted in 2005 to change its name to the HPEA, which more accurately reflects its membership. Member firms manage risk equity capital for investment in venture capital, mezzanine, buyouts, and other private equity transactions. The firms represent the gamut from early- and mid-stage to late-stage capital providers.

Invest Europe is the association representing Europe’s private equity, venture capital and infrastructure sectors, as well as their investors

The NAIC is the trade association focused on attracting greater levels of capital to high-performing diverse-owned investment management firms. The NAIC executes this plan through advocacy, introductions to institutional investors, custom research and studies.