Buyouts Portfolio
An insight into some of the diverse and successful businesses that make up our Buyouts portfolio
Eyes on Growth - Autumn 2008
Latest news from the 3i Growth Capital business, a leading growth investor.
Investing in Asia: Oil, Gas and Power
As one of Asia’s most established private equity and infrastructure investors, we are looking to build our track record in the region.
Maximising global opportunities
We invest across Europe, Asia and North America and in the last five years have invested €1.6bn in the general industrial sector...
The last dash for gas?
Power generation in Europe is currently one of the top political, social and economic items on the agenda.
Luxury - Inspiring growth
Whether buying shoes, jewellery or a yacht, the experience of purchasing exquisite goods in attractive settings is a major boost to an individual’s sense of enjoyment and worth, and an important contributor to their lifestyle.
A partnership approach
We have a strong track record of investing globally across the services sector, working in partnership with management to drive growth and enhance performance.
Investing in brands
The consumer sector is vast, with household consumption globally totalling €23tr in 2006 and representing 60% of global GDP...
Harnessing the power of the digital wave
Across three continents, 3i’s partnerships with ambitious innovators are building dynamic businesses at the forefront of the digital revolution...
Picking the right combination
Successful investing in the Financial Services sector requires private equity investors to offer more than just funding...
Designing the 21st century business
Business process outsourcing and offshoring are giving ambitious CEOs an opportunity to reinvent their organisations and transform the competitive landscape...
3i Buyout Review 2007
3i Buyouts has performed exceptionally well in an increasingly challanging market through a focused sector approach...
Families in Business
Trusted partners; Helping family businesses to achieve ambitious goals while preserving their heritage and values.
White box world
Graphic and classified ads play a part, but the clear victor in the war for online dollars is search.
Success through active partnership
3i invests in fast growing market leaders and businesses with a market niche...
iSight - Ambition in healthcare
3i is a leading venture capital and private equity investor in the healthcare sector. We have strategic investments across...
Aiming High
In 2007 we committed nearly $1bn towards European and Asian Oil, Gas and Power businesses in challenging market conditions...
iSight - 3i at 3GSM World Congress 2007
Once again, it is time for the mobile communications industry to gather for the annual...
Engage or die
With a membership of 200 million, the population of MySpace is greater than all but a handful of countries. Its peers, Facebook, Bebo...
Investing in Healthcare
Our global network, extensive sector knowledge and unrivalled track record help us keep our finger on the pulse when building successful businesses...
New and emerging markets
For more than 60 years, thousands of companies have benefited from access to the 3i network and our experience within international markets...
Investing in the digital future
The media sector is a great fit with 3i’s investment approach, combining deep local and sector knowledge with a global network...
Delivering the difference
Our Oil, Gas and Power team is Europe’s most active private equity investor and we are using our experience and network to develop our business globally.
iSight - Investing in the Global future
Climate change, energy dependency, pollution, the environmental effects...
3i Communications sector
3i’s communications investments across the USA, Europe and Asia have resulted in consistently good results across the IPO markets...
iSight - Making Medtech investments grow
3i is adding a number of deals to its growing MedTech portfolio - a sector which will be a key focus for the company going forward.
Web 2.0 ...Hype or Opportunity?
A New Web of Opportunity. Since iSIGHT first appeared three years ago, we have used these pages to air our thoughts and ideas...
Tips from the Top
Never has it been more important for business leaders to understand how to improve performance. With the economy tightening...
Buyouts Preview Autumn 2006
Exceeding expectations: 3i Buyouts is on course to raise €5bn for Eurofund V – well above our original target...
Shifting sands: the future of the oil industry
The global oil and gas industry is moving into a period of dramatic change. There are a number...
Audience of One
The European media industry is undergoing a radical transformation. Patterns of media use are changing and innovation...