Equity International

Equity International is a private equity firm founded by Sam Zell to invest in real estate in markets outside of the United States. Since its founding in 1999, it has invested in 28 companies.[1]

Equity International
IndustryPrivate equity
FounderSam Zell
HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
Key people
Sam Zell, Ira Chaplick
Number of employees
45
Websitewww.equityinternational.com

Investments

In 2002, Equity International invested $32 million in Mexican home builder Homex. The firm divested from Homex in 2008.[2]

In 2005, the firm made a $50 million investment in Brazilian property company Gafisa.[3] In 2010, the firm sold a significant portion of its shares in Gafisa.[4]

In 2006, the firm made its first investment in China, a $10 million investment in Xinyuan Real Estate, a Chinese homebuilder based in Zhengzhou.[5] Xinyuan Real Estate became a public company via an initial public offering in 2007.[6]

In 2008, the firm invested in Chinese logistics and warehousing company Shanghai Yupei Group. The investment was sold in 2011.[7]

In 2011, the firm closed its 5th investment fund, with capital commitments of $650 million.[8]

In 2016, the firm invested $125 million in Estapar Participações SA, an operator of parking lots in Brazil.[9]

In 2017, the firm made a $29 million investment in Grupo Acosta Verde, a developer, owner, and manager of shopping centers in Mexico.[10]

In March 2020, the firm announced an investment in Stanza Living, an Indian student housing and shared living operator.[11]

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