Equity Group Investments
Single family office in Chicago, United States, founded 1968; estimated AUM $17.5B; focus on real estate, climate and mobility.
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Family & background
- FAMILY
- Zell
- HEADQUARTERS
- Chicago, United States
- FOUNDED
- 1968
- AUM
- ~$17.5B (2026, press estimate)
Investment approach
- ROUTES
- Companies (own capital)
Overview
Headquartered in Chicago, United States, the firm is listed as a single family office founded in 1968. Its assets under management are estimated at $17.5B (2026); sectors on record are real estate, climate and mobility. It invests directly in companies; 2 people are named on its team.
People
- Mark SotirPresident · source
- Scott PeppetPresident of Chai Trust Company · source
Frequently asked questions
Equity Group Investments is a single family office based in Chicago, the United States, founded in 1968.
Equity Group Investments invests on behalf of the Zell family.
Equity Group Investments invests its own capital into companies.
Equity Group Investments invests in Real Estate & PropTech, Climate & Energy and Mobility & Logistics.
Key people at Equity Group Investments include Mark Sotir (President) and Scott Peppet (President of Chai Trust Company).