Founded in 1999 and based in Chicago, Equity International focuses on building world-class companies in sectors such as healthcare, financial services, information technology, hospitality, real estate, clean tech, and manufacturing. The company's institutional investment management approach has led to successful investments in various countries, including Brazil, Mexico, and China. Equity International's portfolio includes companies such as Decameron Hotel & Resorts, Vista Oil & Gas, and Grupo Acosta Verde.