Equity Group Investments
Overview
Equity Group Investments (EGI) is a private investment firm founded by Sam Zell in 1968. Backed by private capital, EGI is flexible and opportunistic with a primary focus on direct private investment opportunities but has the in-house expertise to invest across the capital structure. As a long-term investor, EGI actively partners with portfolio company executives to execute strategic planning, implement operational efficiencies, and scale businesses. EGI has grown companies across numerous industries into multi-billion-dollar businesses throughout economic cycles.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baja Aqua-Farms | Nov 2023 | Private Equity | Co-investor |
| Entertainment Earth, Inc. | Aug 2022 | Private Equity | Co-investor |
| Covera Health | Aug 2021 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Kharon | Sep 2020 | Strategic | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Equity Group Investments based?
Equity Group Investments is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
When was Equity Group Investments founded?
Equity Group Investments was founded in 1968.
How many portfolio companies does Equity Group Investments have?
Equity Group Investments has 6 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Equity Group Investments's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Baja Aqua-Farms, Entertainment Earth, Inc., Covera Health, Kharon, Covera Health.
What was Equity Group Investments's most recent investment?
Equity Group Investments's most recent investment on Caplight was in Baja Aqua-Farms in 2023.
What sectors does Equity Group Investments focus on?
Equity Group Investments focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Real Estate & PropTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Equity Group Investments focus on?
Equity Group Investments typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Equity Group Investments's AUM?
Equity Group Investments's assets under management are estimated between $1.0B and $10.0B.