Hellman & Friedman
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Hellman & Friedman (H&F) is a leading American private equity firm that specializes in leveraged buyouts and growth capital investments across core service-oriented sectors.
Founded in 1984 by Warren Hellman and Tully Friedman, Hellman & Friedman (H&F) is one of the world's most established private equity firms. The firm focuses on large-scale investments in high-quality, growth-oriented businesses, typically avoiding asset-intensive industries such as manufacturing, chemicals, or transportation in favor of service-based sectors.
H&F is known for its concentrated investment strategy, often making significant minority or majority investments in companies within its core target industries. The firm operates out of offices in San Francisco, New York, and London, and consistently ranks among the largest private equity firms globally by total capital raised. Notable recent activities include multi-billion dollar acquisitions in the healthcare technology and software sectors, such as Athenahealth and Ultimate Software.
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Portfolio Companies
| Company | Sector | Status | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allfunds Group plc | — | Exited | — |
| AutoScout24 | Online automotive marketplace | Current | — |
| Baker Tilly | Advisory and Accounting | Current | — |
| Enverus | — | Exited | — |
| Fractional AI | AI Services | Current | — |
| Genesys | — | Current | — |
| HUB International Limited | Insurance brokerage and financial services | Current | — |
| Hub International Limited (HUB) | Insurance Brokerage & Financial Services | Current | — |
| Hyve Group | — | Current | — |
| MediGroup | Healthcare | Current | — |
| Medline | Healthcare | Exited | — |
| Mehiläinen | Healthcare and social care | Current | — |
| Moss Adams | Advisory and Accounting | Current | — |
| Ode | Enterprise AI Services | Current | — |
| Ode with Anthropic | Enterprise AI Services | Current | — |
| Regina Maria | Healthcare | Current | — |
| SimpliSafe | — | Exited | — |
| TRADER Corporation (TRADER Canada) | Online Automotive Marketplace | Current | — |
| Vantage Group Holdings | — | Exited | — |
Source: https://www.hf.com/portfolio
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- Firm website Firm website · primary public source
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