3G Capital
Private Equity Est. 2004
Also known as 3G.
USD 15B
Estimated FUM
- Type
- Private Equity
- HQ
- RJ, Brazil
- Founded
- 2004
- Focus
- Consumer Products
About
3G Capital is a global investment firm based in the United States and Brazil that primarily makes control or substantial minority investments in large, global consumer brands and retail businesses. 3G takes an active investment approach and is well known for improving profitability in its investee companies through substantial cost reductions and optimizations. 3G Capital works in close partnership with management teams at its portfolio companies and places a strong emphasis on recruiting, developing and retaining top-tier talent.
3G has partnered with Berkshire Hathaway in a number of its acquisitions - including Burger King, Kraft Foods, Heinz and Tim Hortons.
Strategies
Buyout
Breadth not publicly established
Growth Equity
Breadth not publicly established
Investment Focus
Focus Areas
Stages
Growth
Focus
Consumer Products
Investment Geographies
Primary Markets
Brazil United States
Coverage
Global Regions
South America North America
Coverage is a guide only.
Location
Headquarters
RJ, Brazil
Office Presence
2 countries
Brazil United States
2 known offices
RJ, Brazil (HQ)
New York, NY, United States
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