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Private equity in Washington, D.C.

Washington's networks are unusual in that many exist to convene rather than to advise: the Economic Club of Washington, the Business Roundtable and the trade associations headquartered here admit members for access and influence, and the Cosmos and Metropolitan clubs select on achievement and standing. The peer organizations are also present — EO's Washington chapter, TIGER 21's group, R360's D.C. Metro chapter launched in late 2025 and Hampton's newest chapter — and Chief Executives Organization, the invitation-only body for YPO graduates, is headquartered in the city. Northern Virginia and suburban Maryland chapters are listed under Washington.

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With a verified local chapter or presence

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OrganizationLocal chapterWho it is forSource
AM&AAProfessional association AM&AA DC/MD/VA Chapter Middle-market M&A advisers — investment bankers, CPAs, attorneys, valuation specialists, corporate financial investors and business advisers Source ↗
PEWINInvitation-only community PEWIN Mid-Atlantic Senior women investment professionals in private equity, venture capital, private credit and value-added infrastructure or energy — on both the GP and LP sides Source ↗
ACGProfessional association ACG National Capital Middle-market mergers and acquisitions professionals — private equity investors, corporate development officers, lenders, investment bankers, lawyers, accountants and advisers… Source ↗
Keiretsu ForumInvestment community Keiretsu Forum Washington D.C. Accredited private equity angel investors, venture capitalists and corporate or institutional investors Source ↗
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Also available here: virtual and national organizations

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Professional association

AM&AA

Middle-market M&A advisers — investment bankers, CPAs, attorneys, valuation specialists, corporate financial investors and business advisers
Networking organization

Level 20

People working in European private equity and venture capital, with the mission focused on women in investment roles
Networking organization

LAVA

Participants in the Los Angeles venture ecosystem: venture capitalists, limited partners, family offices, angel investors, founders of venture-backed companies, and the…
Investment community

Searchfunder

Search fund entrepreneurs (searchers), the investors who back them, plus lenders, business brokers and advisers working in the lower middle market

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