Hellman & Friedman
Description
Hellman & Friedman (H&F) is a distinguished private equity investment firm renowned for its long-term, fundamental value-oriented approach to large-cap buyouts. Established in 1984 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in London and New York, H&F focuses on acquiring significant equity stakes, typically control positions, in well-established companies with strong market positions and growth potential. The firm's strategy revolves around partnering with experienced management teams to drive operational improvements, strategic initiatives, and sustainable value creation across its portfolio.
H&F's investment philosophy emphasizes deep sector expertise and a patient capital approach, allowing them to support complex transformations and long-term growth trajectories. They primarily target companies in resilient sectors such as software, financial services, healthcare, consumer & retail, industrials, and media. The firm is known for its selective investment process, focusing on a limited number of high-quality businesses where they can apply their strategic and financial acumen to unlock substantial value.
Since its inception, Hellman & Friedman has raised over $90 billion in committed capital across its various funds, underscoring its significant scale and investor confidence. Their most recent flagship fund, Hellman & Friedman Capital Partners XI, closed in 2023 with $14.5 billion in commitments, demonstrating continued strong fundraising capabilities. The firm typically deploys substantial equity checks, often ranging from hundreds of millions to several billions of dollars, reflecting their focus on acquiring large, mature businesses.
The firm's success is built on a disciplined investment process, a strong network, and a commitment to fostering long-term partnerships with the management teams of its portfolio companies. H&F's track record includes numerous successful investments and exits across diverse industries, solidifying its reputation as a leading global private equity firm.
Investor Profile
Hellman & Friedman has backed more than 21 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 8 rounds, about 38% of its total and boasts 11 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Private Equity, Series Unknown, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, Bermuda.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Health Care.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $500M – $5000M.
Stage Focus
- Private Equity (48%)
- Series Unknown (24%)
- Series C (5%)
- Undisclosed (5%)
- Post Ipo Equity (5%)
- Series A (5%)
- Series B (5%)
- Secondary Market (5%)
Country Focus
- United States (67%)
- Canada (24%)
- Bermuda (5%)
- Finland (5%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Saas
- Health Care
- Enterprise Software
- Insurance
- Finance
- Wealth Management
- Information Technology
- Medical
- Elder Care
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