Feb 27 (Reuters) - An investor group led by EQT AB is nearing a deal to buy Radius Global Infrastructure Inc, which leases cell sites to wireless-tower companies and mobile-network operators, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

Shares of Radius Global rose 16.8% to $13.70 in afternoon trade on Monday.

EQT and Radius did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. (Reporting by Kannaki Deka in Bengaluru; Editing by Shinjini Ganguli)