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Equity Group Investments

Equity Group Investments

Chicago, Illinoisegizell.com

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.

Year Founded

1968

Portfolio Companies

6

Investments

Equity Group Investments investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Baja Aqua-FarmsNov 2023Private EquityCo-investor
Entertainment Earth, Inc.Aug 2022Private EquityCo-investor
Covera HealthAug 2021Series CCo-investor
KharonSep 2020StrategicCo-investor
Covera HealthFeb 2019Series ALead

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
Year Founded1968

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