Equity Group Investments (EGI) is a private investment firm founded more than 50 years ago by Sam Zell. 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. EGI’s current portfolio includes investments in healthcare, transportation and logistics, infrastructure, energy, consumer, industrial, manufacturing, agri-business, and real estate.
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Industry
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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Company size
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51-200 employees
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Headquarters
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Chicago, Illinois
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Type
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Privately Held
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Founded
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1968
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Specialties
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Operational Turnarounds, Financial Restructurings, Growth Platforms, Dislocations, and Active Public Company Ownership