An international investor in private equity
3i is one of the world’s leading international investors focused on Private Equity, Infrastructure and Debt Management
3i at a glance
Our international network
Our local presence and international network give us excellent market insight and a distinct set of relationships. We use these to deliver tangible benefits to the companies we invest in and the partners we work with.
Key facts
- 3i has £10.5bn total assets under management
- 3i has approximately 410 staff, including 160 investment professionals
- 3i has 101 core portfolio companies around the world
- In the year to 31 March 2012, 3i has invested £646 million and realised £771 million
Our core business
Private Equity
Investing in mid-market companies with an enterprise value up to €500m taking a majority or minority stake, across Europe, Asia and the Americas.
Infrastructure
Investing principally in assets in the social infrastructure, transportation and utilities sectors.
Debt management
Investing principally in senior and mezzanine corporate debt in a wide range of typically large and private companies in Europe.
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