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American Capital
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
American Capital

American Capital

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American Capital, a leading private equity firm and asset manager, manages $20B in resources, investing in diverse sectors globally.

Location
Chicago, IL, US
Founded
1986
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American Capital (Nasdaq:ACAS), with $20 billion in capital resources under management,1 is the only private equity fund and the largest alternative asset management company in the S&P 500. American Capital, both directly and through its global asset management business, originates, underwrites and manages investments in private equity, leveraged finance, real estate and structured products. American Capital and its affiliates invest from $5 million to $800 million per company in North America and €5 million to €500 million per company in Europe.

Since its August 1997 IPO, American Capital and the funds it manages have invested approximately $32 billion in over 475 portfolio companies. Our diverse portfolio is invested in virtually every industry sector. We have over 200 investment professionals in 13 offices in the United States and Europe. As a publicly traded company, we offer shareholders an opportunity to invest in privately held middle market companies through ownership of our stock.

American Capital - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments11
Current Portfolio Count8
Total Portfolio Exits2

Top Investment Stages

Series Unknown8 (72.7%)
Private Equity2 (18.2%)
Series B1 (9.1%)

Stage Mix

Series Unknown 73%Private Equity 18%Series B 9%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

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American Capital - Classification

Also Known As
  • American Capital Strategies Ltd
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing
  • 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
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  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
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