Equity Group Investments - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Location
Chicago, IL, US
Founded
1968
Equity Group Investments (EGI) is a private investment firm founded by Sam Zell, focusing on unique opportunities often overlooked by others due to situational complexities. The firm primarily engages in Series A investments, providing capital solutions to a diverse range of partners, including private equity firms, family offices, hedge funds, and institutional investors. EGI leverages its extensive network and in-house resources to execute financial restructurings and operational turnarounds.
Notable portfolio companies include Rules-Based Medicine, which has raised $25 million. EGI's investment philosophy centers on a deep respect for risk and a commitment to understanding potential downsides. Key decision-makers, guided by Zell's principles, emphasize unconventional wisdom and creative problem-solving. The firm offers unique value-add services such as strategic guidance and operational support to help portfolio companies navigate complex challenges and achieve sustainable growth.
Equity Group Investments - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies2
Total Portfolio Exits2
Top Investment Stages
Series A1 (100.0%)
Stage Mix
Series A 100%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.