Comment by MarkusAllen
10 hours ago
This exists partially - you can often find it by searching "[company name] acquired by" + checking the acquiring firm.
The bigger problem: PE firms deliberately obscure ownership through multiple holding companies. It's part of the strategy.
Example with autism centers:
- PE firm creates "AutismCare Holdings LLC"
- That entity owns 500 centers
- Each center keeps its local brand name
- Parents have no idea they're paying a PE-optimized operation
The glossary I made includes terms like "Portfolio Company" and "Management Company" that explain this structure:
https://founderstowne.com/extraction-terms.html
A database would be valuable, but PE firms would just add more shell companies. The obfuscation is intentional.
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