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With an investment track record of over 75 years, we are proud of our heritage in backing world class companies. We have c.65 investment professionals across offices in six countries and our portfolio operations have a presence in c.90 countries.
Partnering for international growth
We invest in companies in Europe and North America with an EV typically between €100m - €500m and international growth potential.
Access to both 3i’s balance sheet and external capital allows us significant flexibility in how we finance deals and the length of our investment hold period. Our typical investment holding period is 3-5 years, although we may hold investments for longer depending on the strategy for the investment.
We focus on four core sectors: Consumer & Private Label, Healthcare, Industrial, Services & Software. In each we have a proven track record and a deep international network of contacts.
Facts and figures
£20.9bn
portfolio value at 30 September 2024
€100m - €500m
enterprise value
97%
of 3i portfolio revenues come from international businesses
7
bolt-on acquisitions in the year to 31 March 2024
93%
of portfolio companies by value grew earnings in the year to 31 March 2024
Hear from our portfolio companies on how we have supported them in their sustainability initiatives, from sign-posting best practice to connecting them to partners.
