The New York Private Equity Network (NYPEN) is the premier professional association exclusively for investing professionals at private equity and venture capital firms in the New York City area.  NYPEN was founded in 2001 and today has a membership base representing over 1,200 professionals from 300 investment firms, including over half of the 50 largest private equity firms globally.  The organization offers education and networking events at which investment professionals can develop their investing-specific skills and knowledge, and at which they can share experiences, benchmark best practices and develop relationships with colleagues across the industry.  NYPEN's unparalleled education events feature today's private equity industry leaders sharing their expertise in forums that are highly interactive and which are dedicated to promoting professional development.  The organization's member base includes investors focused on all sectors and stages.

Networking Events

In the private equity industry, relationships are critical.  NYPEN fosters the building of strong networks through private networking events that bring together the next generation of private equity leaders to connect and forge relationships that will serve them throughout their careers.  NYPEN also hosts recreational events during the year, which allow members to unwind and enjoy activities around the city while continuing to make important professional connections.  No other association offers private equity investors such focused opportunities to network with a group exclusively consisting of peers.

Education Events

NYPEN’s education events focus on practical and relevant subject matter that members can immediately apply to their professions, such as contract negotiation, management assessment, investment-specific tax & accounting training and legal document structuring and analysis.  Presenters and panelists at education events feature today’s foremost private equity leaders who have developed unparalleled expertise in their respective fields.  Roundtable and panel discussion formats create intimate settings that foster worthwhile interaction between speakers and members.  NYPEN’s education events provide members opportunities to build critical professional skills, enhance career development and foster leadership growth.  The organization presents only the most compelling and informed lecturers to insure that its sessions provide maximum value for its members.  Education events are held in the evenings so as not to interfere with working hours.  NYPEN offers members the chance to develop in a highly efficient manner the unique proficiencies necessary for success in the private equity industry.