Equity International
Overview
Equity International is a private equity firm founded by Sam Zell in 1999, focusing on building high-quality businesses outside the United States, primarily in real estate-related operating companies. The firm partners with experienced operators and leverages its global network to create institutional-grade businesses in emerging markets. Over the years, Equity International has invested in various companies across Mexico, Brazil, China, India, and Argentina, demonstrating a commitment to international real estate ventures. The firm's investment strategy encompasses growth, late-stage, pre-IPO, and buyout stages, targeting real estate and related sectors such as consumer services, financial services, technology, and healthcare. Notable investments include a $32 million stake in Mexican home builder Homex in 2002, a $50 million investment in Brazilian property company Gafisa in 2005, and a $10 million investment in Chinese homebuilder Xinyuan Real Estate in 2006. In 2016, Equity International invested $125 million in Estapar Participações SA, a Brazilian parking lot operator, and in 2017, it invested $29 million in Grupo Acosta Verde, a Mexican shopping center developer. Equity International's approach emphasizes active ownership, partnering with portfolio company leadership to achieve strategic growth and industry leadership. The firm is recognized for its institutional credibility, exceptional corporate governance, and access to a powerful global network, making it a partner of choice in the real estate sector. Its investments span various stages and sectors, reflecting a diversified strategy aimed at building sustainable businesses in emerging markets.
Investment Focus
- Experienced operators
- Institutional-grade businesses
- Emerging markets focus
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Equity International invest in?
Equity International invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Real Estate and Consumer Services, and is based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Equity International is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Equity International invest at?
Equity International backs companies at Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO and Buyout, writing cheques of 10M - 50M.
Which regions does Equity International invest in?
Equity International invests across China, India, Brazil, Mexico and Argentina.
Who are the partners at Equity International?
Team members listed for Equity International include Tom Heneghan (CEO) and Lisa Reichenbach (Chief Financial & Operating Officer, Investment Committee Member).
What companies has Equity International invested in?
Equity International's portfolio includes Homex, Gafisa, Xinyuan Real Estate, Estapar Participações SA and Grupo Acosta Verde.
How do I contact Equity International?
Equity International's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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