International Institute for Private Equity and Investment Banking

What International Institute for Private Equity and Investment Banking does

The International Institute for Private Equity and Investment Banking (PEIB) is a US-based nonprofit research, advisory, and educational organization founded in 2008 and headquartered at 100 Wall Street, New York, with an additional office in Washington, DC. It serves the international private equity and investment banking communities — specifically private equity firms (including 2 of the top 10 global PE firms and 6 of the top 100), large global investment banks (UBS, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, RBS Group), institutional and limited-partner investors, sovereign funds, academic institutions, and government agencies (notably the US Department of Commerce) — with services spanning fund-strategy advisory, performance evaluation, capital-raising support, and modular executive education awarding Statements of Attainment and Executive Education Certificates. Its research is delivered through a network of named centers and initiatives: the PEIB Academic Consortium (PEIB-AC) and associated PEIB Forum, the Warren Buffett Center of Excellence in Undervalued High Performance Company Investing, the Benjamin Graham Center for Excellence in Private Equity Value Investing (BGCE), the Center for the Study of Distressed Company Private Equity Investments (CSDCI), the Private Equity Value Creation Research Center (PEVCRC), and the Foundation for Socially and Environmentally Responsible Investment Initiatives (FSERii), with an in-development PEIB 500K Competition. The technology footprint is human-expertise-led rather than software-led — there is no proprietary technology platform, API, or AI/ML capability disclosed, and the core intellectual property consists of proprietary frameworks such as "Investment Combination Strategies," which blends PE with Benjamin Graham-style value investing, distressed asset acquisition, and new business model acquisitions. PEIB's business model is professional services-based: advisory and performance-evaluation engagements, executive-education programs, and research and analysis services are delivered to enterprise and government clients, with pricing and fee structures handled on a quote-based, non-public basis via the institute's Department for Industry Partnerships and Education. Go-to-market is direct enterprise relationship selling, augmented by academic and industry forums, a consortium and newsletter channel, and government/institutional partnerships, with the combined AUM of PEIB's clients and partners estimated at over $60 billion.

Name

International Institute for Private Equity and Investment Banking

Legal name

International Institute for Private Equity and Investment Banking

Website

https://peib.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PEIB is a US nonprofit founded in 2008 that provides research, advisory, and executive education services to private equity firms, investment banks, institutional investors, and government agencies through a network of specialized research centers and academic-industry forums.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Equity Advisory and Education

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), All Other Financial Investment Activities (52399)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Education / EdTech Growth Equity (FSANACAL)

Keywords

• Private equity research
• Investment banking advisory
• Executive education programs
• Private equity training
• Financial research services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Advisory and Performance Evaluation Services: PEIB provides advisory and performance evaluation services helping investment banks structure offerings, PE firms hone strategies, and investors select and evaluate funds. Specific pricing/fees are not publicly disclosed.
2. Educational Programs and Executive Education: Comprehensive modular educational curriculum with Statements of Attainment (SOAs) and Executive Education Certificates awarded to successful participants; covers PE and IB technical and soft skills.
3. Research and Analysis Services: Holistic research combining personal industry knowledge with state-of-the-art methods developed in-house and by partner researchers, distributed to PE firms, IBs, investors, governments, sovereign funds, and academic institutions.
4. Government and Institutional Advisory Engagements: Advisory services delivered to large institutional and government partners including the US Department of Commerce.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The International Institute for Private Equity and Investment Banking (PEIB) is a non-profit organization founded in 2008 that provides advisory, research, and educational services to the private equity and investment banking communities. It operates research centers and academic consortiums, publishes proprietary research indices, and runs executive education programs and competitions for finance professionals.

Product overview

PEIB operates as a platform-plus-modules architecture delivering research, advisory, and educational services to the private equity and investment banking communities rather than a single unified product. At the core are three service pillars — the PEIB Educational Curriculum (modular executive education awarding Statements of Attainment and Executive Education Certificates), Advisory and Performance Evaluation, and Research and Analysis — which are reinforced by a portfolio of named centers and initiatives: the PEIB Academic Consortium (PEIB-AC) and its associated PEIB Forum / Academic Industry Collaboration Forum, the Warren Buffett Center of Excellence in Undervalued High Performance Company Investing, CSDCI (Center for the Study of Distressed Company Private Equity Investments), FSERii (Foundation for Socially and Environmentally Responsible Investment Initiatives), PEVCRC (Private Equity Value Creation Research Center), BGCE (Benjamin Graham Center for Excellence in Private Equity Value Investing), and the PEIB 500K Competition. Together these modules cover curriculum delivery, applied research centers, and consortium/forum-driven industry-academic collaboration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Warren Buffet Center of Excellence in Undervalued High Performance Company Investing: PEIB research and educational initiative announced on the homepage in honor of Warren Buffett / Berkshire Hathaway's long-term value investing track record.
• PEIB Academic Consortium (PEIB-AC)
• Center for the Study of Distressed Company Private Equity Investments (CSDCI)
• Foundation for Socially and Environmentally Responsible Investment Initiatives (FSERii)
• Private Equity Value Creation Research Center (PEVCRC / VCRC)
• Benjamin Graham Center for Excellence in Private Equity Value Investing (BGCE)
• Department for Industry Partnerships and Education

Products and services

• PEIB Educational Curriculum Educational curriculum covering private equity and investment banking fundamentals, offered to finance professionals, students, and institutions seeking structured learning in the field.
• Advisory and Performance Evaluation Services Advisory services and performance evaluation consulting for private equity firms, investment banks, and institutional clients operating in the alternative investment space.
• Research and Analysis Reports Proprietary research publications including indices, studies, and analytical reports on private equity and investment banking markets, made available to subscribers and consortium members.
• PEIB Forum Industry forum events and convenings for private equity and investment banking professionals to network, share insights, and discuss industry developments.
• PEIB 500K Competition A competition offering a prize pool of 500K for finance students and professionals demonstrating excellence in private equity and investment banking skills.

Quantifiable outcome

• Combined AUM of PEIB clients and partners is currently estimated to be over $60 billion.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• American Investment Council (formerly PEGCC): Advocacy, research, and education body for the private equity industry. Comparable to PEIB as a non-profit industry institute that produces research and educational programming for PE firms, investors, and policymakers.
• Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA): Industry association providing education, research, and best-practice frameworks for LPs and GPs in private equity. Highly comparable to PEIB as a membership-and-education-focused organization serving the PE investor community with research, training, and advisory-grade content.
• CAIA Association: Provides the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designation and alternative-investment education globally. Comparable to PEIB's educational curriculum with Statements of Attainment and Executive Education Certificates, targeting working professionals in alternatives.
• AIMA (Alternative Investment Management Association): Global membership body for the alternative investment industry, providing research, policy advocacy, and educational programs. Comparable to PEIB as a non-profit organization delivering research and education to hedge fund and PE practitioners worldwide.
• Preqin: Data and research provider covering private capital, including performance benchmarking, fund data, and investor intelligence. Comparable to PEIB's research and fund evaluation offerings, with stronger data-product infrastructure.
• PEI Media (Private Equity International): Information-services business serving PE professionals with research, publications, and events. Comparable to PEIB in serving PE practitioners with research and educational content, though PEI Media operates as a commercial media business.

Broad incumbents

• CFA Institute: Global not-for-profit association offering investment education (CFA Program), research, and standards. Comparable to PEIB in mission and education-plus-research model, but at vastly greater scale and broader scope across all asset classes.
• McKinsey & Company (Private Equity & Principal Investors Practice): Global strategy consultancy with a dedicated PE and Principal Investors practice serving PE firms and sovereign wealth funds. Overlaps directly with PEIB's advisory and performance evaluation services but at far greater scale and scope.
• Boston Consulting Group (BCG) – Private Equity Practice: Global consultancy with a dedicated PE practice covering fund strategy, due diligence, portfolio value creation, and LP advisory. Comparable to PEIB's advisory and research offerings across the same buyer set.
• Bain & Company (Private Equity Practice): Top-tier consultancy with a longstanding PE advisory practice serving GPs and LPs across strategy, due diligence, and value creation. Closely comparable to PEIB's advisory pillar, with materially greater resources and global delivery capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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