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HGGC

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Not on record · Founded 2007 · Website
private equitypartnership investingmiddle market investmentsplatform investmentsadd-on transactionsvalue creation strategiestechnologybusiness servicesfinancial servicesconsumer
Last verified
11/5/2026

Firm Overview

At least 46
Portfolio tracked
4
Sectors
0
Regions
11/5/2026
Last verified

HGGC is a private equity firm that invests in middle-market companies through a partnership-oriented approach. The firm focuses on transforming businesses in the technology, business services, financial services, and consumer sectors.

Since 2007, HGGC has specialized in transforming businesses through partnership investing. The firm focuses on the middle market and has completed over 730 platform investments, add-on transactions, and exits, representing over $79 billion in enterprise value. The approach emphasizes collaboration with investors, employees, and management teams.

The firm utilizes a multi-sector approach to apply focused strategies across a broad opportunity set, seeking to unlock synergies and insights across different industries. The investment philosophy is guided by values such as intellectual honesty, continuous improvement, and the belief that diverse skills and backgrounds lead to stronger results.

Founded2007
Strategiesprivate equity, partnership investing, middle market investments, platform investments, add-on transactions, value creation strategies
Sector focustechnology, business services, financial services, consumer

Leadership

Rich Lawson
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Steve Young
Chairman & Co-Founder
Neil White
President & Managing Partner
David Chung
Co-CIO & Managing Partner
Steven Leistner
Co-CIO & Managing Partner
Bill Conrad
Managing Partner
Harv Barenz
Head of BD & Partner
Colin Phinisey
Head of DCM & Partner
Matt Roesch
Partner
Phil Sampognaro
Partner
Greg Caltabiano
Head of VET
Greg Benson
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Bob Gay
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Lindsey Press
Global Head of IR
Cecilia Kwan
Chief Financial Officer
Rachel Stock
General Counsel & CCO
Louise Husin
Chief Talent Officer
Kelly Heape Parsons
Finance Operating Partner of VET
Jigar Patel
IT Operating Partner of VET
Solmaz Shahalizadeh
AI Operating Partner of VET

Portfolio by sector

46 of 46 tracked portfolio companies of HGGC carry a sector label we can map; shares are of those 46. See the methodology.

Deals on record

3 on record in the index

Deals are listed only where a public source names both sides. Submit a correction.

Portfolio on record

Portfolio by sector
  • B2B Software19 of 46
  • Business Services13 of 46
  • Financial Services8 of 46
  • Consumer5 of 46
  • Healthcare1 of 46

46 portfolio companies on record in the index, grouped by sector hub.

Current and exited
Current: 46 of 46Exited: 0 of 46
Portfolio size among all firms

At least 46 companies on record, more than 61% of the 405 firms in the index.

0885 companies (log scale)

Partial portfolio on record.

Portfolio Companies

CompanySectorStatusWebsite
44overBusiness ServicesCurrentNot on record
AAceableTechnologyCurrentNot on record
AAMITechnologyCurrentNot on record
AHAspire HoldingsFinancial ServicesCurrentNot on record
AAutoAlertTechnologyCurrentNot on record
BIBeauty Industry GroupConsumerCurrentNot on record
BBBetter BeingConsumerCurrentNot on record
BBuildertrendTechnologyCurrentNot on record
CCentralisFinancial ServicesCurrentNot on record
CCitadelBusiness ServicesCurrentNot on record
DDaviesFinancial ServicesCurrentNot on record
DFDealer-FXTechnologyCurrentNot on record
DDenodoTechnologyCurrentNot on record
DDentiveBusiness ServicesCurrentNot on record
DDynataBusiness ServicesCurrentNot on record
Entrata logoEntrataTechnologyCurrentNot on record
EMEquity MethodsBusiness ServicesCurrentNot on record
FFortraTechnologyCurrentNot on record
FFPXTechnologyCurrentNot on record
FFullscriptTechnologyCurrentNot on record
GFGrand Fitness PartnersConsumerCurrentNot on record
HHollanderConsumerCurrentNot on record
HhybrisTechnologyCurrentNot on record
IIderaTechnologyCurrentNot on record
IInnovativeTechnologyCurrentNot on record
IInspiredBusiness ServicesCurrentNot on record
IIntegrityFinancial ServicesCurrentNot on record
IiQorBusiness ServicesCurrentNot on record
MRMaMa Rosa'sConsumerCurrentNot on record
MMarmicBusiness ServicesCurrentNot on record
MMi9TechnologyCurrentNot on record
MMonotypeBusiness ServicesCurrentNot on record
MMyWebGrocerTechnologyCurrentNot on record
PPearlFinancial ServicesCurrentNot on record
PHPower HoldingsBusiness ServicesCurrentNot on record
RRimkusBusiness ServicesCurrentNot on record
RRPXBusiness ServicesCurrentNot on record
SSelligentTechnologyCurrentNot on record
SSSerena SoftwareTechnologyCurrentNot on record
SRSpecialist Risk GroupFinancial ServicesCurrentNot on record
SSterlingFinancial ServicesCurrentNot on record
SStovaTechnologyCurrentNot on record
SSunquestTechnologyCurrentNot on record
TTrucordiaFinancial ServicesCurrentNot on record
TTurnerBusiness ServicesCurrentNot on record
USUpland SoftwareTechnologyCurrentNot on record

This list is partial. We are reading the full portfolio from HGGC's own site.

We list 46 of about 48 companies on HGGC's site

Source: https://www.hggc.com/portfolio

Firms that also back HGGC's companies

Co-investor web
HGGCHarvest PartnersHarvest Partners: 2 shared companies on recordTA AssociatesTA Associates: 2 shared companies on recordBain CapitalBain Capital: 1 shared companies on recordBC PartnersBC Partners: 1 shared companies on recordBregal SagemountBregal Sagemount: 1 shared companies on recordCourt Square Capital PartnersCourt Square Capital Partners: 1 shared companies on recordDiversis CapitalDiversis Capital: 1 shared companies on recordGauge CapitalGauge Capital: 1 shared companies on record

Line width shows shared portfolio companies on record in the index. Top 8 co-investors shown.

Questions about HGGC

When was HGGC founded?
Public sources give 2007 as the year HGGC was founded.
Which sectors does HGGC invest in?
HGGC lists technology, business services, financial services and consumer among its focus areas. Of the at least 46 portfolio companies we can classify, the largest groups are B2B Software (17), Business Services (11) and Financial Services (7).
How many portfolio companies does HGGC have?
PE Firm Index lists at least 46 HGGC portfolio companies as of 2026-11-06. This list is partial: the full portfolio on the firm's own site is still being read.
What deals has HGGC done recently?
The most recent deal on record here is: HGGC acquired Inspired plc. This page lists 3 deals, each with its public source.
Who leads HGGC?
Public sources name Rich Lawson (Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder), Steve Young (Chairman & Co-Founder) and Neil White (President & Managing Partner) among HGGC's leadership.
Which firms are similar to HGGC?
By overlap in portfolio sectors in this index: Ardian, Lead Edge Capital and Berkshire Partners.
Sources for this profile, updated 2026-11-06
This profile is based on publicly available information and may be incomplete or outdated. PE Firm Index is not affiliated with HGGC and does not provide investment advice.

Firms similar to HGGC

Ardian
Both hold B2B Software and Business Services companies; 52 tracked portfolio companies.
Lead Edge Capital
Both hold B2B Software and Business Services companies; 94 tracked portfolio companies.
Berkshire Partners
Both hold B2B Software and Business Services companies; 123 tracked portfolio companies.
Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe
Both hold B2B Software and Business Services companies; 66 tracked portfolio companies.

Chosen from this index by overlap in portfolio sectors, then by portfolio size. Not a ranking or a recommendation.