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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Equity Group Investments frequently co-invest with?

Sixth Floor Investors

North America, Texas, United States, Houston

Co-Investments: 1

Organizacion Cultiba SAB de CV

North America, Mexico, Mexico, Chapultepec

Co-Investments: 1

Insight Partners

North America, New York, United States, New York

Co-Investments: 1

Cross Creek

North America, Utah, United States, Salt Lake City

Co-Investments: 1

Castle Harlan Inc.

North America, New York, United States, New York

Co-Investments: 1

Stephens Group

North America, Arkansas, United States, Little Rock

Co-Investments: 1

Merrill Lynch

North America, New York, United States, New York

Co-Investments: 1

Marcus & Millichap

North America, California, United States, Calabasas

Co-Investments: 1

Tactics II Stem Cell Ventures

North America, Illinois, United States, Northbrook

Co-Investments: 1

Continental Grain Company

North America, New York, United States, New York

Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Equity Group Investments often collaborate with?

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 a Q Squared Solutions Company

Austin, Texas, United States

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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