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Fortune
Ellen Havdala

Entrepreneurs: Don’t overlook these three critical factors when choosing a capital partner

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As a successful entrepreneur, you’ve put tremendous focus, energy, and financial resources into your business. Now you’re looking for a capital partner who can help grow your company, but how should you choose?

I’ve been an investor for nearly 35 years at Equity Group Investments (EGI), the private investment firm founded by Sam Zell in 1968. Over the decades, I’ve observed that successful financial partnerships go well beyond just the capital investment—it’s critical to identify a partner who is fully aligned with your culture and long-term goals.

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