Operating on a world-wide scale

3i in Europe

From our roots in the UK, over the last two decades 3i has developed a network of teams throughout Europe. Our local teams, based in 10 European countries, draw on the resources within the region and elsewhere in the world to win business and create value.

3i in Asia

Since 1997 3i has been developing a business in Asia. Today, we have teams in Singapore, Hong Kong, Mumbai and Shanghai and are in the process of establishing a presence in Beijing. We also have investments in the CDH China Growth Capital Fund II and the MKS Japan Fund IV buyout fund. Our business in Asia delivers considerable value to our portfolio companies elsewhere in the world.

3i in the US

Our teams in the US in Silicon Valley, California and Waltham, Massachusetts are focused on venture capital, investing in early and late-stage technology. 3i's ability to benchmark opportunities globally and be a truly international syndicate partner is attractive to those in the US market with international ambition.

3i's recently established New York team provides a growth capital investing capability. It also increases 3i's market access in a key economy and enhances our ability to add additional value to portfolio companies in Europe and Asia.

Extending our reach

Building on 3i's strong position in Europe, we have been growing our presence in Asia and the US with new 3i teams in Mumbai, Shanghai and New York. Additionally, through investing in funds, we are gaining experience of markets in eastern Europe, the Middle East, Russia and Japan.

The right culture

3i is located in many markets but operates as a "one room company", with a strong culture of working across borders, harnessing knowledge and skills from across the world. Operating with an "international mindset" requires constant investment in our people and in our communications.

Our financial strength, local presence, global access and ability to deliver complex transactions are sources of competitive advantage, as is our culture.