
H.I.G. Capital
Description
H.I.G. Capital is a prominent global alternative investment firm headquartered in Miami, Florida, with a significant international footprint including offices across the U.S., Europe, and South America. Established in 1993, the firm has grown to manage approximately $60 billion of capital, making it a substantial player in the private capital markets. H.I.G. is known for its flexible investment approach, providing capital across a wide spectrum of strategies, primarily targeting small and mid-sized companies.
The firm's investment mandates are highly diversified, encompassing private equity, growth equity, real estate, credit, and infrastructure. Within private equity, H.I.G. focuses on buyouts, recapitalizations, and corporate carve-outs of businesses with enterprise values typically ranging from $50 million to $1 billion. Their growth equity arm targets investments in rapidly expanding companies, while their real estate and credit divisions pursue value-add and opportunistic strategies across various asset classes and debt instruments. This multi-strategy approach allows H.I.G. to deploy capital across different market cycles and risk profiles.
H.I.G. Capital's typical equity investments vary significantly depending on the specific strategy and fund. For instance, their growth equity investments can start as low as $10 million, while their larger private equity deals can see equity checks extend up to $400 million. This broad range reflects their ability to cater to diverse company sizes and capital needs. The firm has a long and successful track record, having invested in over 400 companies worldwide since its inception. Their strategy often involves partnering with management teams to drive operational improvements and strategic growth, aiming to create significant value for their investors.
The firm's extensive experience and global network enable them to identify and execute complex transactions, often in overlooked or niche segments of the market. H.I.G. Capital's commitment to a hands-on, value-added approach distinguishes it in the competitive landscape of alternative investments. Their consistent fundraising and deployment of capital underscore their established position as a leading financial sponsor for middle-market companies globally.
Investor Profile
H.I.G. Capital has backed more than 86 startups, with 8 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 30 rounds, about 35% of its total and boasts 55 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series C, Series B, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Biotechnology, Health Care.
- Led 6 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $10M – $400M.
Stage Focus
- Series C (22%)
- Series B (20%)
- Series A (15%)
- Private Equity (15%)
- Series Unknown (12%)
- Series D (7%)
- Debt Financing (6%)
- Series F (1%)
- Series E (1%)
- Seed (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (87%)
- Canada (3%)
- United Kingdom (3%)
- France (2%)
- Germany (2%)
- The Netherlands (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Biotechnology
- Health Care
- Manufacturing
- Enterprise Software
- Medical
- Therapeutics
- Hardware
- Mobile
- Wireless
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