3i Group
PE / VC
1945
$38 000 M
London, England, United Kingdom
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Profile
3i Group plc is a prominent international investment company based in London, specializing in private equity and infrastructure. Founded in 1945, it began as a government-backed initiative to support post-WWII economic recovery and has since evolved into a publicly traded firm listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1994. The company operates across six international offices and employs 249 people from 27 different nationalities.
3i focuses on mid-market buyouts in northern Europe and North America, particularly in sectors such as technology, healthcare, and business services. Its infrastructure investments cover transportation, energy, and utilities. The company emphasizes long-term growth trends and operational improvements, with a commitment to sustainability and ESG integration across its portfolio. As of March 2023, 3i reported a net asset value of £3.2 billion and achieved an 18% total return on shareholders’ equity in FY 2022.
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3i Group Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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3i Growth Capital Fund
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Private Equity (PE)
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Business Services (B2B)
Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
IT Services
Energy
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$1600 M
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November 2010
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3i North American Infrastructure Fund
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Fund of funds
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Transportation
Infrastructure
Energy
CleanTech
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Seed
Series A
Series B
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$739 M
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June 2022
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