3G Capital

3G Capital is a global investment firm and private partnership that employs an owner-operator approach to investing over a long-term horizon. The firm focuses on acquiring and developing great businesses that possess iconic brands and strong growth potential. They are known for their disciplined approach to operations, emphasizing cost management and partnering with world-class management teams to drive sustainable growth and profitability in their portfolio companies.

Founded in 2004, 3G Capital evolved from the investment office of prominent Brazilian investors Jorge Paulo Lemann, Carlos Alberto Sicupira, and Marcel Herrmann Telles. The firm is currently led by Alex Behring, who serves as Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner, and Daniel Schwartz, also a Co-Managing Partner. The partners of 3G Capital have a history of investing in and holding key leadership roles across various industries for several decades.

The firm has made notable long-term investments in major consumer brands. Its portfolio has included significant stakes in companies such as Anheuser-Busch InBev and Restaurant Brands International, which encompasses well-known fast-food chains like Burger King, Tim Hortons, Firehouse Subs, and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen. 3G Capital has also invested in Hunter Douglas, a manufacturer of window coverings, and previously held a substantial stake in Kraft Heinz, which it divested in late 2023. More recently, in May 2025, the firm acquired Skechers.

3G Capital's team leverages extensive experience in business and a wide network of industry leaders to provide guidance, consulting, and expertise to its portfolio companies. Their investment philosophy is rooted in a commitment to operational excellence, accountability, and an entrepreneurial spirit, aiming to create lasting value through hands-on management and strategic oversight.