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Equity Group Investments

North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago

Description

Equity Group Investments (EGI) is a 50+-year-old, Chicago-based private investment firm founded by Sam Zell.

Investor Profile

Equity Group Investments has backed more than 10 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 6 rounds, about 60% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Post Ipo Equity, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Mexico, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Biotechnology, Medical.

Stage Focus

  • Post Ipo Equity (30%)
  • Series Unknown (20%)
  • Series A (20%)
  • Private Equity (10%)
  • Series C (10%)
  • Series B (10%)

Country Focus

  • United States (80%)
  • Mexico (10%)
  • Canada (10%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Biotechnology
  • Medical
  • Food Processing
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Employee Benefits
  • Insurtech
  • Aquaculture
  • Food Delivery
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Who does Equity Group Investments frequently co-invest with?

SF
Sixth Floor Investors
North America, Texas, United States, Houston
Co-Investments: 1
Organizacion Cultiba SAB de CV
Organizacion Cultiba SAB de CV
North America, Mexico, Mexico, Chapultepec
Co-Investments: 1
Insight Partners
Insight Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Cross Creek
Cross Creek
North America, Utah, United States, Salt Lake City
Co-Investments: 1
Castle Harlan Inc.
Castle Harlan Inc.
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Stephens Group
Stephens Group
North America, Arkansas, United States, Little Rock
Co-Investments: 1
Merrill Lynch
Merrill Lynch
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Marcus & Millichap
Marcus & Millichap
North America, California, United States, Calabasas
Co-Investments: 1
TI
Tactics II Stem Cell Ventures
North America, Illinois, United States, Northbrook
Co-Investments: 1
Continental Grain Company
Continental Grain Company
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Equity Group Investments often collaborate with?

SZ
Sam Zell
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Equity Group Investments?

Baja Aqua Farms

Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico

Baja Aqua Farm uses sustainable and environmentally friendly ranching practices to produce and distribute the highest quality bluefin tuna.

AquacultureFood DeliveryFood ProcessingSeafood
Series UnknownNov 29, 2023
Covera Health

New York, New York, United States

Covera Health is a clinical intelligence platform that supports providers, health plans, and employers.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Employee BenefitsHealth CareInsurTech
Series CAug 23, 2021
Amount Raised: $27,880,250
Able Freight Services

Los Angeles, California, United States

Able Freight is a global expert in operating the logistics and freight forwarding for perishable commodities imported and exported .

Innovation ManagementLogisticsSupply Chain Management
Series UnknownOct 5, 2020
Covera Health

New York, New York, United States

Covera Health is a clinical intelligence platform that supports providers, health plans, and employers.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Employee BenefitsHealth CareInsurTech
Series AFeb 19, 2019
Amount Raised: $8,500,000
ILTA Grain

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

ILTA is an originator, processor and exporter of pulse crops.

Food Processing
Private EquityJun 30, 2017
Cellular Dynamics International

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Cellular Dynamics International develops stem cell technologies for drug development and personalized medicine applications.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPrecision Medicine
Series BApr 27, 2010
Amount Raised: $40,600,000
Advancis Pharmaceutical

Germantown, Maryland, United States

Advancis is a pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel anti-infective products.

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceMedicalPharmaceutical
Post Ipo EquityJul 2, 2008
Amount Raised: $100,000,000
MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals, Inc

West Lake Hills, Texas, United States

MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals is a pharmaceutical company offering anti-infective products and antibiotics.

BiotechnologyPharmaceutical
Post Ipo EquityJul 2, 2008
Amount Raised: $100,000,000

Rules-Based Medicine is a multiplexed immunoassay testing laboratory that provides comprehensive protein biomarker services.

BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareMedical
Series AOct 15, 2007
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
Reis

New York, New York, United States

Reis, Inc., for more than thirty years the nation's most trusted provider of impartial commercial real estate performance

AnalyticsCommercial Real EstateReal Estate
Post Ipo EquityMay 10, 2000
Amount Raised: $12,000,000

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